Senior Project Manager – Defence Services

This is a unique opportunity to work closely with the DND on a high-profile and meaningful initiative. As the Senior Project Manager supporting the SimDOSS contract you will act as a key liaison between ADGA and DND with direct responsibility for driving project execution and client satisfaction. You wont just be managing projectsyoull be a trusted Project Manager and strategic partner for ADGA to DND helping shape the delivery of mission-critical simulation and training capabilities that support Canadas armed forces.

• Play a leadership role within the Defence Services management team ensuring alignment between organizational management and project delivery.
• Hold responsibilities as the Senior Project Manager for the delivery to the client of the Simulation Development Operation and Support Services (SimDOSS) contract.
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Being the primary point of contact for the client;
2. Identifying and proposing costs for tasks as requested by the client;
3. Acceptance of tasks in accordance with Statements of Work;
4. Determination of the personnel resources and travel needed to satisfy task requirements;
5. Submission of personnel qualifications and security clearances to the client for validation prior to performance of any work underneath the contract;
6. Tracking supporting activities to ensure compliance with the contract and the client;
7. Ensuring all work performed has appropriate authorization from the client;
8. Attending and supporting meetings with the client as required;
9. Scheduling meetings setting agendas and collecting and distributing minutes including action items or decisions taken at the meeting.
10. Ensuring the work is performed in the most cost effective manner;
11. Managing scope cost and schedule requirements relating to each task;
12. Managing configuration and quality;
13. Tracking and reporting contract and task financial status;
14. Providing status reports on the progress of each task on a monthly basis;
15. Managing reviewing editing and submitting contracted deliverables ;
16. Ensuring the security requirements for the contract are followed; and
17. Providing guidance to project staff to strengthen collaboration accountability and supporting their professional development through feedback and performance reviews.

• As an integrated member of the ADGA management team support the Head of Defence Services with core business activities as tasked. This work may include but is not limited to:

1. Managing activities and resources;
2. Approval of timesheets;
3. Assisting with the recruitment process;
4. Attending meetings conferences or other events as requested;
5. Generating reports and briefing materials; and
6. Providing coverage across the Defence Services team during personnel absences.

• Ensure projects contribute to broader Defence Services objectives supporting both client success and organization effectiveness.

Qualifications :

• Must have either: a Bachelors Degree or a Masters Degree in the field of Sciences Engineering Computer Science Mathematics or Business Administration OR a Masters or Doctorate in Project Management OR a Diploma in a field related to Project Management.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Minimum 10 years performing the role of a Project Manager.
• Minimum 3 years experience in the last 5 years performing the role of a Project Manager in a software or IT project.
• Breadth of experience across multiple project types.
• Experience performing scope management including requirements analysis scope definition WBS scope validation and scope control.
• Experience performing schedule management including activity definition sequence duration estimates schedule development and schedule control.
• Experience performing cost management including cost estimate determining budget and cost control.
• Experience performing risk management including risk identification qualitative/quantitative risk analysis risk response response implementation and monitoring risk.
• Worked in one or more project taskings which utilized the Agile development process.
• Worked in one or more project taskings which developed M&S training applications.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills ideally gained in Defence or Government program environments.
• Demonstrated experience as part of a management team contributing to organizational-level decision-making in addition to project delivery.

Additional Information :

• Able to obtain and maintain a Canadian Government Secret level Clearance
• Able to go onsite 5 days a week in the Ottawa area (Nepean and Carleton University)

Work-Life Balance  

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days). 

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued respected and heard.

Compensation  

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards  

We offer a comprehensive benefit program providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan ADGA pays for Health & Dental a Health Spending Account Short-Term Disability an Employee Assistance Program and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships 5000 perks through Perkoplis a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time