Job Description

Employee Type
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Town/Region
Halifax, NS, Montreal, QC, Ottawa, ON, Victoria, BC
About the role
The Land Based Test Capability (LBTC) Deputy Program Manager (DPM) supports the Program Manager (PM) in their execution of their responsibilities as primary manager overall responsible for all aspects of program execution including cost, schedule and performance of the contracts related to the production and delivery of shore-based configurations of the Common Computing Environment as well as related simulation equipment used by the Canadian Surface Combatant test program. The DPM will support the PM in stakeholder management and must have excellent communication and people skills to keep all stakeholders appraised on status and other issues.

• Assume responsibility as DPM
• Supports PM for cost, performance and schedule management of the program
• Lead a multi-disciplinary staff on the program
• Interfaces to customer, senior management and other stakeholders
• Supports the control of the program within specified Program processes
• Supports new business acquisition or expansion of the existing contracts
• Oversees execution of the existing projects within the program constraints.

What you bring to the role
What you bring to the role (required skills)

• Previous PM experience with proven Profit and Loss (P&L) leadership skills
• Ship design, production, and integration experience
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and budget challenges in a dynamic program execution environment
• Proven ability to establishing subcontractor relationships with on time subcontract delivery
• Strong organizational skills
• Advanced business acumen including the ability to investigate, comprehend, and interpret complex business challenges, and think and act both strategically and tactically
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills and the ability to build respectful working relationships
• Ability to travel domestic and international based on business needs
• Ability to obtain Secret Clearance

Additional skills desired for the role
Additional skills desired for the role

• Active leader who can create team momentum, remove barriers, and execute to a program schedule
• Demonstrated good judgement, negotiation/influence skills, analytical skills, and leadership skills
• Understands shore-based test planning and test program execution
• Experience with shipbuilding programs and shore-based equipment installation
• Ability to interface with customer leadership and RMS Engineering & Technology to address system issues and execution performance
• Experience with Canadian Customers (DND, PSPC, ISI) and combat suppliers
• Demonstrated experience continually improving processes to improve product quality and perform work more efficiently

• PMP certification considered an asset

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.
Pay Transparency
To be added.
Security requirement for this role

Skills Required