Strategic Initiatives Lead

5 days ago


Dartmouth, Canada Irving Shipbuilding Full time

**Located at 3099 Barrington Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3K 5M7, and 35 Micmac Boulevard, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3A 4Y8, Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada’s National Shipbuilder. Over the next 30 years, our shipbuilders will construct 20+ modern patrol ships and surface combatants for the Royal Canadian Navy as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.**

**We have built more than 80% of Canada's current combatant fleet and continue to perform maintenance and modernization work on these vessels. We are committed to building the best ships, with the best workforce in the best facilities. By joining our team of more than 2,300 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic, diverse, and family-friendly career with a company dedicated to your success, learning, health, wellness, and safety.**

**At Irving Shipbuilding, we’re making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding**:shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities**.**

Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is seeking a **Strategic Initiatives Lead**.**

The Strategic Initiatives Team Lead will employ Project & Change Management best practices to plan and achieve the strategic objectives of the Supply Chain. The Lead will manage a team of Associates and Intermediate Specialists focused on Supply Chain Value Creation, Continuous Improvement, process improvements and strategic initiatives.

The focus of this role will include collaborating with leadership and other stakeholders to prioritize and plan initiatives aligned with the supply chain management plan. The Strategic Initiatives Team Lead will be counted on to improve supply operations and employee productivity in a cohesive and standardized manner.

**Qualifications**:

- **Education**: University degree in relevant field of study (eg. Engineering or Business)
- Green Belt, Black Belt or PMP considered an asset.
- Procurement / Supply Chain accreditation: SCMP, MCIPS or ISM would be considered an asset.
- **Experience**: 3-5 years project management experience in industrial, mechanical, manufacturing or shipbuilding environment
- Experience managing multiple initiatives at once.
- Experience presenting to senior executives and high-level competency with project management tools.
- All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)._

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead direct reports to prioritize, plan, develop, execute, and execute supply chain initiatives in diverse portfolio.
- Deploys and aligns bests practices across Supply Chain through Continuous improvement initiatives.
- Application of project management best practices to supply chains initiatives/projects.
- Prioritize and progress diverse array of projects impacting end to end supply chain.
- Stakeholder Management:

- Develop and foster key stakeholder and relationships across the organization.
- Work closely with senior leadership to develop and implement strategic plans.
- Ensure all initiatives and projects are appropriately sponsored, resourced, managed and supported to ensure success.
- Lead change:

- Mature Supply Chain’s Business Management Model:

- Mature supply chain policies, processes, work instructions and standardize across programs (where applicable)

**What We Offer**:
Irving Shipbuilding is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

- A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
- Employee & Family Assistance Programs
- RRSP matching program
- Health & Wellness reimbursements
- Opportunities to take part in job related training and development.
- Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Shipbuilding and the larger network of the JD Irving group of companies
- Relocation costs (if eligible)

Please be advised that some positions within our business have been designated as ‘Safety Sensitive’ where the employee holding the position has a heightened responsibility for his/her own safety or the safety of others due to the nature of the job. If this is the case, you will be informed in the interview process.
- Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees._

**We do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.



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