Senior Project Manager – Defence Services

Job Description

Join ADGA’s Defence Services team in a high-impact leadership role, working closely with a key Canadian government client on mission-critical simulation and training initiatives that directly support the Canadian Armed Forces. As Senior Project Manager, you will be at the strategic and operational center of delivery. Acting as both a client-facing lead and an internal project champion, you'll drive complex IT and simulation projects forward with precision, accountability, and purpose.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as the primary point of contact for the client, ensuring smooth communication and trusted partnership.
• Attend and support client meetings, set agendas, distribute meeting minutes, track decisions, and follow through on action items.
• Ensure all work is authorized and aligns with the client’s evolving requirements.

Project & Contract Delivery:

• Manage project scope, cost, schedule, configuration, and deliverables in alignment with Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Lead project planning and execution, including:
• Defining tasks and deliverables
• Estimating and proposing costs
• Allocating personnel and resources
• Coordinating travel and logistics
• Submitting security clearances and personnel qualifications
• Oversee task acceptance, execution, and compliance tracking to meet contract standards.
• Defining tasks and deliverables
• Estimating and proposing costs
• Allocating personnel and resources
• Coordinating travel and logistics
• Submitting security clearances and personnel qualifications

Reporting & Documentation

• Monitor and report on contract status, task progress, and financials.
• Prepare and submit monthly status reports and manage contract deliverables.
• Generate business reports, briefing materials, and executive summaries for internal and external stakeholders.

Team Leadership & Organizational Support

• Guide, mentor, and support project staff, promoting collaboration and accountability.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and support professional development.
• Work with ADGA’s Defence Services leadership team on operational management activities, including:
• Timesheet approvals
• Recruitment support
• Attending conferences and client events
• Timesheet approvals
• Recruitment support
• Attending conferences and client events

Qualifications

Education (One of the following is required):

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Sciences, or Business Administration
• OR a Master’s/PhD in Project Management
• OR a Diploma in a field related to Project Management

Certifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.

Experience:

• 10+ years as a Project Manager, leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• 3+ years (within the last 5) managing software or IT-related projects.
• Broad experience across different project types and methodologies.

Core Project Management Skills:

• Scope Management: Requirements gathering, WBS creation, validation, and control
• Schedule Management: Task sequencing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring
• Cost Management: Budget estimation, cost control, and financial reporting
• Risk Management: Risk identification, analysis, response planning, and mitigation
• Familiarity with Agile development processes and frameworks
• Experience in Modeling & Simulation (M&S) training applications.

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 (Nepean and Carleton University)

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.