Job Description

Employee Type
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Town/Region
Halifax, NS
About the role
The Program Manager (PM) will report directly to the Senior Wholeship Design Program Manager and have responsibility to execute and deliver components of the Direct Commercial Sale (DCS) Combat Management System (CMS) related to Canadian Tactical Interface (CTI) integrated systems. The PM will have programmatic cognizance and responsibility for execution, delivery, and growth of the capabilities and systems aligned with the CMS/Command and Control (C2), Communications (Comms), and Underwater Warfare (UWW) Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) or as further defined by the Sr PM.
Responsibilities include planning, staffing, development, PM subcontract management, Earned Value management (EVM), risk and opportunity (R&O) management, and design/integration of the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) combat system within budget and schedule. Proposal support responsibilities will be required for follow on program phases.
The Program Manager responsibilities include:

• Leading a cross-functional team in the execution and delivery of responsible technical solution(s) within cost and schedule
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders and customers
• Partnering with subcontract management to establish and manage subcontractor relationships and performance in support of business objectives
• Developing, managing, and reporting against contract execution baselines (EVM, R&O, etc.)
• Working with functional management and other stakeholders to ensure workforce planning and staffing support business needs
• Reporting on regular and ad-hoc basis to internal and external senior leadership

What you bring to the role

• Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leader competencies.
• Appropriate experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with role/assignments.
• Track record of successful cost, schedule and technical performance management with a multi-disciplined team.
• Demonstrated ability to establish positive relationships with various customers, teammates, and subcontractors.
• Ability to work across organizational boundaries to address system issues and execution performance.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and formal presentation skills, including the ability to interface at all levels.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and budget challenges in a dynamic program execution
• environment.
• 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 support required domestic and/or international travel (~25%).

Additional skills desired for the role

• Previous LM Program Management/Engineering/Business Development leadership experience
• Combat Systems development and integration experience
• Familiarity with Underwater Warfare, Communications, and C2 solutions and operations
• Experience with Canadian Customers (Department of National Defence (DND), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Irving Shipbuilding Inc. (ISI)), and combat suppliers
• Demonstrated judgement, negotiation/influence skills, analytical skills, and leadership skills
• Demonstrated experience continually improving processes to improve product quality and perform work more efficiently

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

Security requirement for this role

Skills Required