Senior Project Manager (Remote, CA)

We are looking for a Project Manager to lead a large defence-related data remediation program focused on improving and validating asset data across complex operational environments. This customer-facing role is responsible for overseeing project delivery, managing resources, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring successful execution of project objectives within scope, schedule, and budget. The position offers the opportunity to work on a large-scale program valued at approximately $75 million while collaborating with cross-functional teams across Canada.

Manage project execution from initiation through delivery while ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

Develop and maintain project plans that align customer requirements with organizational goals and coordinate activities across technical and operational teams.

Monitor project performance, milestones, deliverables, risks, and resource requirements while providing regular status reporting.

Interact directly with customers and key stakeholders to address challenges, resolve issues, and support successful outcomes.

Lead a large multidisciplinary team by supporting workforce planning, onboarding resources, and aligning personnel with project needs. Based on kickoff discussions, the project currently supports approximately 55 team members.

Analyze project performance, costs, and opportunities for improvement while supporting informed decision-making.

Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the successful delivery of defence-related programs in regulated environments.

Contribute to proposal and business-development activities for future opportunities as required.

5 or more years of project management experience, ideally within defence, aerospace, space, military systems, or other highly regulated engineering environments.

Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.

Strong customer-facing communication and relationship-management skills.

Experience working with technical teams and coordinating complex project activities.

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related discipline or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, make decisions, and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Ability to lead teams, solve problems, and drive successful project outcomes.

PMP certification is considered an asset.

Experience supporting proposal activities is considered an asset.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance.

Eligibility requirements for security clearance processing must be met.

Willingness and ability to travel as required.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.

Ability to work remotely within Canada while supporting team and customer requirements across multiple time zones.

This position is eligible for Short-Term Incentive (STI) participation.

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: Ottawa, ON
Remote: Yes
Business Unit: Defence and Space
Department: Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time

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