Senior Project Manager – Defence Services

Job Description

• Play a leadership role within the Defence Services management team, ensuring alignment between organizational management and project delivery.
• Hold responsibilities as the Senior Project Manager for the delivery to the client of the Simulation Development, Operation, and Support Services (SimDOSS) contract.
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Being the primary point of contact for the client;
2. Identifying and proposing costs for tasks as requested by the client;
3. Acceptance of tasks in accordance with Statements of Work;
4. Determination of the personnel, resources and travel needed to satisfy task requirements;
5. Submission of personnel qualifications and security clearances to the client for validation prior to performance of any work underneath the contract;
6. Tracking supporting activities, to ensure compliance with the contract and the client;
7. Ensuring all work performed has appropriate authorization from the client;
8. Attending and supporting meetings with the client as required;
9. Scheduling meetings, setting agendas, and collecting and distributing minutes, including action items or decisions taken at the meeting.
10. Ensuring the work is performed in the most cost effective manner;
11. Managing scope, cost, and schedule requirements relating to each task;
12. Managing configuration, and quality;
13. Tracking and reporting contract and task financial status;
14. Providing status reports on the progress of each task on a monthly basis;
15. Managing, reviewing, editing and submitting contracted deliverables ;
16. Ensuring the security requirements for the contract are followed; and
17. Providing guidance to project staff to strengthen collaboration, accountability, and supporting their professional development through feedback and performance reviews.

• As an integrated member of the ADGA management team, support the Head of Defence Services with core business activities as tasked. This work may include, but is not limited to:

1. Managing activities and resources;
2. Approval of timesheets;
3. Assisting with the recruitment process;
4. Attending meetings, conferences, or other events as requested;
5. Generating reports and briefing materials; and
6. Providing coverage across the Defence Services team during personnel absences.

• Ensure projects contribute to broader Defence Services objectives, supporting both client success and organization effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Must have either: a Bachelor’s Degree or a Master’s Degree in the field of Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Business Administration OR a Masters or Doctorate in Project Management OR a Diploma in a field related to Project Management.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Minimum 10 years performing the role of a Project Manager.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the last 5 years performing the role of a Project Manager in a software or IT project.
• Breadth of experience across multiple project types.
• Experience performing scope management including requirements analysis, scope definition, WBS, scope validation and scope control.
• Experience performing schedule management including activity definition, sequence, duration estimates, schedule development and schedule control.
• Experience performing cost management including cost estimate, determining budget and cost control.
• Experience performing risk management including risk identification, qualitative/quantitative risk analysis, risk response, response implementation and monitoring risk.
• Worked in one or more project taskings which utilized the Agile development process.
• Worked in one or more project taskings which developed M&S training applications.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills, ideally gained in Defence or Government program environments.
• Demonstrated experience as part of a management team, contributing to organizational-level decision-making in addition to project delivery.

Additional Information

• Able to obtain and maintain a Canadian Government Secret level Clearance
• Able to go onsite 5 days a week in the Ottawa area

Work-Life Balance

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days). 

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ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards  

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.