Senior Project Manager in Ottawa

ADGA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support an upcoming initiative focused on the development and delivery of a Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS) capability for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). This role will contribute to the successful planning, execution, and implementation of a new and evolving defence capability. The Senior Project Manager (Force Development) will support the development of project deliverables in accordance with the DND project approval process.

• Lead and provide support to the development of project approval deliverables to meet project milestones;
• Lead and coordinate meetings and briefings, including preparing agendas, recording minutes, and tracking action items;
• Manage risk, maintain the risk register, and coordinate risk reviews;
• Conduct and coordinate options analysis to meet operational requirements;
• Develop and coordinate concepts of operations (CONOPS) and use cases for the operational employment of C-UAS capabilities;
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate communication and information flow;
• Maintain force development records and ensure documentation is stored and organized according to departmental standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project or program management, preferably in defence, aerospace, engineering or complex technology environments;
• Ability to apply technical judgment to CONOPS, use cases, options analysis, and project approval activities involving aviation, uncrewed systems, and robotics;
• Minimum of 7 years progressive experience as a Senior Project Manager/Leader managing projects with annual budgets over $1M, including financial, scope, schedule, and risk management;
• Stakeholder engagement, communications, and preparing technical and management documentation;
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience briefing senior or executive-level stakeholders;
• Strong organizational and documentation skills;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment;
• Experience with operationalization of new technologies will be considered a strong asset;
• A current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification will be considered a strong asset.

Additional Information

• Must currently hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret (Level II) Canadian Federal Government Security clearance;
• The posted salary reflects an employee compensation model; consultant rates will be adjusted accordingly;
• Consultants will be required to hold a Controlled Goods clearance and Insurance;
• If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.

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).

Belong@ADGA

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.