Project Manager

The Programme Management function in Ultra manages one or more projects and programmes as a group to achieve strategic goals and objectives. The function is accountable for the cumulative performance (to time, quality, cost and/or as-bid Gross Margin) of the projects and of the individuals performing the management of each project.

A professional at this grade applies technical / professional knowledge, making independent judgements based on practice and significant previous experience to support decision making. Often seen as a referral point or more senior team member to escalate more complex problems. Roles will act independently with mínimal guidance, and may act as project managers/formal mentors for junior staff.

At Ultra Maritime you will be:

- Given a wealth of development opportunities with a clear career plan in-mind
- Provided with internal and external training opportunities
- Managing and leading large-scale anti-submarine projects as part of the Canadian Navy’s CSC program.
- Working at a future global sonar Centre of Excellence
- Part of an agile organisation, with the ability to make a real difference
- Involved in multiple domains and projects, throughout the engineering lifecycle
- Working in a dynamic environment, with the ability to make significant personal impact
- Given exposure to all functional and business areas, with opportunities to broaden your knowledge
- In an environment where talent is recognised and promoted

Specific Duties:

- Change is a key aspect of the CSC program and the main focus will be the management of change across CSC.

Lead, motivate and manage project team personnel to instil a commitment to project financial, schedule and technical goals;
- Guide the development of project scope, the definition of work scope activities and implement scope controls;
- Plan and implement the project schedule, monitor and assess performance, and implement corrective actions as required to meet delivery expectations;
- Plan, monitor and control project costs to achieve budget expectations and prepare monthly financial and project status reports for internal and external stakeholders;
- Work with Engineering counterparts to manage project resources through effective resource planning
- Oversee supply chain procurement activities to ensure quality and performance requirements are met;
- Identify and manage the alleviation of project risks and the realisation of project opportunities;
- Reviews internal and external deliverables for accuracy and completeness
- Create presentations and related project material for internal and external customers
- Gathers, collects, records, tracks, and verifies data and information from multiple sources.
- Develops proposals and quotations for customers.
- Uses Earned Value Management (EVM) to track project progress through required milestones.
- Raises issues and exceptions to appropriate levels for resolution.
- Provides insights on how to improve project design and processes for better overall delivery and value.
- Ensures outstanding customer satisfaction and subcontractor performance.
- Ability to work on Canadian Controlled Goods and US ITAR controlled articles.
- Able to travel within Canada and Overseas.

Experience/Knowledge:

- BS / BA degree in a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/education.
- PMP certification or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in supporting customer programs within defense/aerospace industry, with key focus on the management of change.
- Experience scheduling development projects, reporting on progress and running metrics.
- High level of proficiency with MS Project.
- Business acumen to include a working knowledge and understanding of financial, accounting, earned value, and operational functions required to provide sound project support.
- Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining customer, client, and vendor relationships with high level of satisfaction.

Personal Attributes:

- Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers, acts with customers in mind, establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
- Business Acumen: Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting his/her business and organization; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.
- Conflict Management: Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities; reads situations quickly; good at focused listening; can hammer out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably; can find common ground and get cooperation with minimum noise
- Timely Decision Making: Makes decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure; able to make a quick decision.
- Perseverance: Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish, seldom g