Job Description

Employee Type
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Town/Region
Halifax, NS
About the role
The CSC Support Services Engineering Project Manager (EPM) will lead a multi-disciplinary team to develop and execute all work under the CSC Combat Management System (CMS) Support Services program, including the overall coordination of technical work at the Land Based Test Facility (LBTF) as well as other related work needed to establish an in-country Aegis support capability within Canada. The EPM is the primary technical leader on the CMS Support Service program, and, together with the Program Manager, is responsible for ensuring successful execution on the program. The key activities this role will be responsible for are as follows:

• Oversee the activation and operation of the LBTF including the Combat Management System (CMS) and Operating Environment (OE), and interface/integration with other subsystems with focus on establishing the technical support organization with adequate skills and processes to execute the work.
• Lead the establishment of an Aegis support organization within Lockheed Martin Canada that leverages best practices of past Aegis programs within other countries such as Australia and Japan
• Working closely with the customer, oversee the establishment of an integration and test program that encompasses both Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) equipment within the River Class Combat System (RCCS). The integration and test program will focus on both shore-based trials at the LBTF as well as the shipboard path through Combat System Qualification Tests (CSQTS) and Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) phases of the River Class Destroyers (RCDs)
• Participate in Foreign Military Sale (FMS) Working Group meeting in support of collaboratively developing an all-inclusive Combat System Integration & Test program
• Provides timely and accurate resource requirements (people/skills, tools, infrastructure) to lead in concert with program engineering discipline leads
• Works with first- and second-line functional leaders to identify program team staffing
• Provides E&T program team recognition and stakeholder performance feedback
• Supports mentoring and career development of program team
• Proactively communicates with all constituents
• Accountable for overall Engineering & Technical (E&T) technical, cost, and schedule performance on the CMS Support Services program
• Member of the Program Integration Team (PIT) and key E&T interface with Program Management and the customer for all technical leadership items
• Ensures E&T functional stakeholder engagement in program oversight and cost estimating review/approvals
• Monitors program performance including earned value management and technical progress measures
• Ensures technical and programmatic risks and dependencies are identified, managed and appropriately elevated

What you bring to the role

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma from an accredited university in an engineering discipline and 5+ years' experience in a Naval Combat System or related field, or, a Master's degree in an engineering discipline and 2+ years experience in a Naval Combat System or related field
• Experience leading a multi-disciplinary team
• Must be willing to support schedule including evenings and weekends, as required
• Must have an aptitude for solving challenging problems in a team environment
• Must have a high degree of initiative and autonomy
• Must have experience working extensively with Customers on a daily basis
• Must be able to obtain NATO Secret security clearance

Additional skills desired for the role

• Experience with Naval Combat Systems integration is considered an asset
• Experience with IBM DOORS is considered an asset
• Experience with Dassault/No Magic Cameo is considered an asset
• Experience with Agile Scrum methodology is considered an asset
• Experience with software development and test is considered an asset
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite including Project is considered an asset
• Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) is considered an asset

Discipline
Engineering
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

Security requirement for this role

Skills Required