Project Planner

With over 90,000 employees worldwide, Leonardo is a global high-technology company and a key player in the international defence and security sector. Leonardo Canada – Electronics (LCE) continues to grow and expand our footprint in Ottawa. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation is encouraged, and employees are empowered to grow professionally. Our team supports Canadian and international customers with world-leading technologies across land, air, and naval domains. This permanent, full-time position is based in Ottawa, ON with some flexibility for hybrid work arrangements. Position Summary The Project Planner will play a central role in driving schedule integrity, standardization, and portfolio-level visibility across all programs at Leonardo Canada – Electronics. Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the Project Planner will partner with Technical Project Managers (TPMs) to create and maintain accurate, integrated schedules aligned with organizational goals, financial baselines, and customer deliverables. This role requires deep expertise in scheduling methodologies and advanced tools (with preference for JIRA and MS Project), as well as the ability to act as a scheduling authority within the PMO. The successful candidate will establish governance, mentor project teams, and provide clear insights to enable informed decision-making at all levels of the organization. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and standardize project schedules across multiple programs in collaboration with TPMs. Ensure compliance with organizational scheduling standards, templates, and best practices (dependencies, critical path, duration thresholds). Control, document, and communicate schedule changes consistently and transparently. Perform schedule risk analysis, highlighting potential slippages, conflicts, or resource constraints. Integrate individual schedules into program- and portfolio-level views for senior leadership. Provide consolidated schedule data for reporting to management, PMO, and customers. Collaborate with Finance to align schedules with cost baselines and Earned Value reporting. Act as a subject matter expert in scheduling tools (JIRA, MS Project, or equivalent), offering training and support to project teams. Partner with TPMs, project managers, and department leads to capture requirements, define milestones, and maintain consistency. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in project scheduling, program planning, or project controls. Proven ability to develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) across complex, multi-project environments. Strong understanding of project management principles (scope, schedule, cost, risk). Analytical mindset with the ability to identify schedule risks and recommend corrective actions. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration with TPMs, finance, stakeholders, and senior leadership. Skilled in balancing enforcement of consistency with flexibility for project-specific needs. Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and ability to integrate cost and schedule data. Ability to train, mentor, and influence teams to adopt best scheduling practices. Experience in the defence industry. Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional), or equivalent certification. Experience working in Agile or hybrid project management environments. Security Clearance Given the nature of our software development work, it is a condition of employment that the successful candidate receive the required security clearances. Successful candidates must be eligible for Controlled Goods Regulations Program (CGRP) government clearances and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). In addition, candidates must be able to obtain a Canadian Industrial Security Clearance to NATO SECRET level. In general, to obtain these clearances, you Must be either a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. Must have lived in Canada continuously for the past 10 years. Must not have a criminal record. Good to Know Group benefits are 100% Company-Paid from first day on the job (including dependents): Group Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan (LifeWorks), Out-of-Province travel, E-A-P Company‑Matched Group RRSP Generous Paid Personal Leave & additional Company Holidays Dynamic Flex‑time policy Remote & Office work flexibility Exceptional Employee Referral programme Professional Development and Credentialing support - internal (Coursera) and external opportunities Exceptional professional environment: you'll join a team of some of the best talent in the business () Special needs of candidates with disabilities will be accommodated. Leonardo Electronics (LCE) is dedicated to Employment Equity. Successful candidates must fulfil requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and Canadian Security Clearance. LCE supports the principles of employment equity and is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr