Project Manager

Pay: From CA$100,000.00 per year

Job description:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate operational, technical, and fleet-support projects within a defense environment. The successful candidate will ensure mission-critical program performance, maintain high operational availability, and support engineering, configuration, and sustainment activities across the LTSS contract. This role requires strong leadership, a structured project management approach, and the ability to coordinate with internal stakeholders, external partners, and system engineering functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project & Operational Managment
• Plan, organize, and lead day-to-day project operations to exceed internal and external customer expectations.

Technical & Engineering Coordination

• Oversee configuration management, obsolescence analysis, and technical documentation updates.
• Act as a key interface between operational teams and the KNDS System Engineering division.
• Ensure project activities comply with applicable defense, CAF/DND, and engineering requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with program and organizational strategy.

Resource & Risk Management

• Allocate personnel and resources efficiently to meet project timelines and contractual obligations.
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure on-time project execution.
• Recommend, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, and performance standards.

Cost & Quality Optimization

• Drive cost-reduction initiatives across all aspects of the LTSS contract.
• Maintain awareness of best practices in production, fleet, and project management.
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and configuration control standards (ISO, LTSC, internal requirements).
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and resource allocations to support program objectives.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators, project progress, risks, and deliverables.
• Conduct regular structural and technical audits to ensure compliance with defense and organizational standards.
• Increase fleet and system availability while reducing unnecessary costs and maintaining quality and reliability standards.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Work Location: In person