Project Manager – Ottawa

Engineered to protect. We protect what matters – our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world.

Join us.

It’s an exciting time for SEA as we expand our Canadian operations and team. We are currently looking for outstanding people to form the core of our growing team in Ottawa.

As a one of our Project Managers you will manage the design, development, delivery and support of our products in Canada. You will be a key member of the SEA Canada team, working closely with our customers, Canadian project team and product teams in the UK to deliver and support highly engineered naval systems and build our Canadian business.

What you’ll be doing

You will be responsible for the management and delivery of the Project Implementation phase of the River-Class Destroyer Torpedo Launcher System project. This long-term project requires effective planning, attention to detail and the ability to establish strong customer relationships. You will work collaboratively with our production, engineering and support teams to develop and implement plans to deliver our products into service.

You will also contribute to the growth of SEA Canada by responding to change requests and supporting our business development team, through the management of proposals and bids.

 The experience and skills you need

• Proven ability to plan effectively, build strong customer relationships and deliver contracted outcomes.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of Government of Canada contracting rules.
• Experience in the management of long term, cost reimbursable projects.
• A good understanding of project management competencies – PMP certification would be an asset.
• The ideal candidate will have experience in managing the delivery of support and services within the Canadian naval environment.
• Experience in the development and delivery of complex products and systems, ideally within the Canadian defence environment would be an asset.
• Hands-on experience of working with Microsoft Project Online.
• The ability to work within and lead multi-functional teams to deliver common goals.
• An excellent communicator and able to demonstrate both effective change and conflict management with highly developed influencing skills.
• Highly organized and detail orientated.
• Must have, or be able to secure, a Canadian security clearance.

What we offer

We encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so we’re always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities that include:

• Medical and dental benefits.
• RRSP matching.
• 20 days annual vacation.
• Half day Fridays.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• All Staff bonus

Join us and be part of something smaller, doing something bigger: protecting what matters.