Program Manager, Project Controls and Governance

Programme Management
- Halifax, NS, Montreal, QC, Ottawa, ON
- 17835BR

**About the role**
- The Program Manager (PM) for Project Controls and Governance will report to the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) Senior PM for Program Operations and be responsible for the day-to-day business rhythm of the program, across both the Definition and Implementation subcontracts. Specifically, the PM for Project Controls and Governance will work across internal functional organizations and customer stakeholders to lead key project planning and reporting requirements. They will support stakeholder management and must have excellent communication and people skills to keep all stakeholders appraised of program status, issues and recommendations. The selected individual will also be responsible for the budget and financial performance of defined contract scope, including all Program Management support services.

Responsibilities further include leadership and oversight of the program’s Performance Measurement Baseline including, earned value management, schedule adherence and integrity and other program management support services required to effectively manage the program.

**Specific duties include, but are not limited to**:
**Project Control**- Ensure that appropriate project controls are maintained to monitor program performance and report status. Maintain and report program performance metrics
- Develop and maintain program staffing and resource forecasts
- Responsible for the generation, maintenance and delivery of program management plans and reports
- Provide leadership to key programmatic support functions including: contract change and proposal management, government property management, export controls, data management, security, planning and finance, amongst others
- Develop and lead the Program Excellence Plan and promote a culture of continuous improvement
- Maintain the program’s internal business rhythm
- Generation of presentation material suitable to convey program status to senior leadership
- Coordinate program activities in response to internal / external performance audits and business reviews
- Provide leadership support to the customer’s CSC Enterprise governance framework
- Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders and customers.
- **Program Communications**:

- Develop and implement strategies to improve the quality of program communications
- Lead the planning, coordination and preparations for CSC All-Hand sessions
- Manage Program Directive (PD) process
- Promote and support the conduct of program surveys & engagements.
- **Personnel Management**- Lead a team of supporting program management staff to deliver project control and governance scope
- Conduct personnel management and employee development functions, including work assignments, performance management, career coaching, and talent development.**What you bring to the role**- Hold Secret clearance or ability to obtain
- Formal PM training is required
- Lockheed Martin Canada Inc. (Lockheed Martin) Program Management Skills Assessment (PMSA) Level 1
- Must have excellent organization skills and an analytical ability to develop and deliver concise presentations
- 5 years of experience in complex program management
- A strong operating knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Must be able to establish and maintain relationships
- Results oriented with an ability to deliver
- Ability to lead a team
- Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership behaviours; possess positive attitude; creates and sustain inclusive work environment
- Ability to influence change at all levels of the organization
- Outstanding communication skills.**Additional skills desired for the role**- Proven management experience on Canadian defence projects
- Extensive work experience within a major, international defence contractor
- Domain experience in Naval Combat Systems and Systems Integration
- Lockheed Martin PMSA Level 2 or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- An understanding of the Canadian procurement system
- Risk Management experience.**Language Requirements in Quebec**

**What we offer you**
- We walk our talk when it comes to work/life balance Your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment, this is what you can expect when you join our team as a Regular Full-Time employee:

- Flexible, compressed work schedules, depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off, as well as the possibility to work remote part-time
- Competitive compensation
- Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
- Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment, along with:

- Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
- A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
- Employee & Family Assistance Prog