Associate Program Manager
- Dartmouth, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 3-5 years’ experience in the defence industry
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Standard Job Description
Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.
Specific Job Description
The Associate Program Manager, Project Controls & Governance on the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) program provides direct PM support to the Program Operations PM function.
Duties
The Associate Program Manager’s role is to support CSC PM organization by performing various duties which may include, but is not limited to:
Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.
Specific Job Description
The Associate Program Manager, Project Controls & Governance on the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) program provides direct PM support to the Program Operations PM function.
Duties
The Associate Program Manager’s role is to support CSC PM organization by performing various duties which may include, but is not limited to:
- Supporting the Deputy Program Manager in leading and evolving the CSC Change Management process, ensuring changes are effectively assessed, governed, communicated, approved, and delivered while driving continuous process improvement.
- Perform CAM responsibilities, including EVM analysis, VARs, ECRs, and participation in the EVM business rhythm, while supporting program performance reporting and execution.
- Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports, with a primary focus on change management.
- Leverages program toolsets and drives the adoption of AI-enabled capabilities to improve problem solving, decision-making, operational efficiency, and overall program performance.
- Participates in budget development and evaluating how project plan changes impact cost and schedule. Typically incumbents would be working towards or have achieved Project management certification.
- The Associate Program Manager’s role is a foundational PM position established to provide direct support to program leadership while supporting professional development and growth opportunities within the PM function, leading towards increasing levels of PM certification.
- Hold Secret clearance or ability to obtain
- The candidate will have an appropriate degree from an accredited university (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline) and preferably a background as an Engineer or Engineering Technologist, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
- 3-5 years’ experience in the defence industry
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to interact with all levels within the organization
- Ability to understand new concepts quickly
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
- Works collaboratively in a team environment
- Likes to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment and is a creative problem-solver
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Understanding of PM Processes
- Experience in dealing with customers
- Familiarity with Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) process
- Experience using tools such as Jira, Tableau and Confluence
- Formal PM training (PMP) or certification.
- Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma training/certification
More about this job
Responsibilities
Support the Canadian Surface Combatant program leadership by coordinating change management, performing earned value and control account management activities, and contributing to performance reporting and execution. Monitor project status, budgets, and schedules; assess the cost and schedule impacts of changes; and promote effective use of program tools and AI-enabled capabilities.
Requirements
Requires a relevant degree or equivalent education and professional experience, 3–5 years of defense industry experience, and an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one. Candidates should have strong communication, organization, planning, collaboration, and problem-solving skills; project management certification or training is preferred.
Skills
- Program Management
- Change Management
- Earned Value Management
- Cost and Schedule Control
- Program Performance Reporting
- Budget Development
- Project Scheduling
- Risk and Problem Solving
- Continuous Improvement
- Customer Relations
- Microsoft Office
- Jira
- Tableau
- Confluence
- Communication
- Organizational Planning
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
- Government & Public Sector
- Finance & Accounting
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Canadian Surface Combatant
- Defense Industry
- Program Management
- Project Controls
- Program Governance
- Change Management
- Earned Value Management
- Control Account Management
- Variance Analysis Reports
- Engineering Change Requests
- Program Performance Reporting
- Budget Development
- Cost and Schedule Management
- Project Scheduling
- Microsoft Office
- Jira
- Tableau
- Confluence
- Artificial Intelligence
- Continuous Improvement
- Project Management Professional
- Lean
- Six Sigma
- Public Services and Procurement Canada
- Secret Clearance