Job Description

Employee Type
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Town/Region
Halifax, NS, Montreal, QC, Ottawa, ON, Victoria, BC
About the role
The Program Management (PM) Senior, Build Acceptance & Transition on the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) program provides direct project management support to the Build Acceptance & Transition PM function.
The PM Senior's role is to support CSC PM organization by performing various duties which may include, but is not limited to:

• Resource management, change management, Control Account Management, planning, monitoring program performance, reporting progress and providing recommendations, development, maintenance and analysis of program metrics, and other tasks on request
• Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management
• Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports, with a primary focus on change management
• Leverages program toolsets to assess project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives
• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients. Provides timely and accurate information and status updates to project sponsors, end users and management
• 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 PM Senior'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.
What you bring to the role

• Hold Secret clearance or ability to obtain
• The candidate will have an appropriate degree from an accredited university (e.g. Engineering, Business, Science, etc.), or equivalent experience/combined education, along with 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.

Additional skills desired for the role

• Understanding of Project Management 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 or certification.

Discipline
Programme Management
About us
Headquartered in Ottawa, Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products, aircraft sustainment, and unmanned systems software. This position is part of the Rotary and Mission Systems business area, where employees across Canada support engineering, systems integration, training, sustainment and in-service support programs for Canadian and international military customers across land, air and sea.
Clearance required for role
What we offer you
We walk our talk when it comes to work/life balance! Your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment, this is what you can expect when you join our team as a Regular Full-Time employee:

• Flexible, compressed work schedules, depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off, as well as the possibility to work remote part-time
• Competitive compensation
• Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
• Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment, along with:

• Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
• A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
• Medical Travel Insurance
• Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
• A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
• Employee discounts to save on goods, services and various recreational activities
• Access to a robust spectrum of development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including:

• Free learning resources through a modern and engaging platform
• Education Assistance Program
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Self-directed Mentoring

Language Requirements in Quebec
Knowledge of the English language is required for this role as the position described in this posting requires the candidate to communicate every day with a virtual team outside Quebec as well as communicate with different members of the organization, clients and suppliers located outside of Canada. For engineering positions, the candidate must also be able to read or modify technical documents from our main clients and write technical documents for these same clients.
Security requirement for this role

Skills Required