Project Manager

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Job Description

At Ultra Maritime you will be:

• Given a wealth of development opportunities with a clear career plan in-mind
• Provided with internal and external training opportunities
• Part of an agile organization, with the ability to make a real difference
• Involved in multiple domains and projects, throughout the engineering lifecycle
• Working in a dynamic environment, with the ability to make significant personal impact
• Given exposure to all functional and business areas, with opportunities to broaden your knowledge
• In an environment where talent is recognized and promoted

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop proposals and quotations for customers.
• Lead, motivate and manage project team personnel to instill a commitment to project financial, schedule and technical goals;
• Guide the development of project scope, the definition of work scope activities and implement scope controls;
• Plan and implement the project schedule, monitor and assess performance, and implement corrective actions as required to meet delivery expectations;
• Plan, monitor and control project costs to achieve budget expectations and prepare monthly financial and project status reports for internal and external stakeholders;
• Work with functional counterparts to manage project resources through effective resource planning
• Identify and manage the alleviation of project risks and the realization of project opportunities;
• Review internal and external deliverables for accuracy and completeness
• Create presentations and related project material for internal and external customers
• Gather, collects, records, tracks, and verifies data and information from multiple sources.
• Use Earned Value Management (EVM) or other metrics to track project progress in respect of required milestones.
• Raise issues and exceptions to appropriate levels for resolution.
• Provide insights on how to improve project design and processes for better overall delivery and value.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and subcontractor performance.

Role Requirements:

• Candidates must be capable of completing and successfully passing a Canadian Controlled Goods assessment
• Candidates must be capable of acquiring a Canadian Reliability and/or NATO Secret Security clearance

Qualifications/Skills:

• BS / BA degree in a related technical or management discipline, or equivalent experience/education.
• PMP certification or equivalent
• 5 years of experience in supporting customer programs within defense/aerospace/manufacturing industry.
• Experience scheduling development projects, reporting on progress and running metrics.
• High level of proficiency with MS Project.
• Business acumen to include a working knowledge and understanding of financial, accounting, earned value, and operational functions required to provide sound project support.
• Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining customer, client, and vendor relationships with high level of satisfaction.
• Candidate must be capable of acquiring a NATO Secret security clearance, have the ability to work on Canadian Controlled Goods and US ITAR controlled articles, and be able to travel within Canada and Overseas.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries

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We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Reasonable accommodation statement: If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [email protected]

Company: Ultra Maritime