Platform Systems Program Manager

(Ottawa, ON)

Underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, asset management, and specialist training, Babcock International works with customers around the world to improve the capability, reliability, and availability of their most critical assets within the key market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear.

In Canada, Babcock works in the Marine sector, where our teams provide critical and complex support to Canada's submarine fleet. Our Canadian team is proud to be trusted to deliver key naval in-service support for the Royal Canadian Navy. We also operate in the Aviation sector, where Babcock ensures that the aircrew trainees of our partner nations receive the world's best flying training. We deliver vital aerial emergency services and are proud to have been selected by the Government of Manitoba to deliver their wildfire suppression services, as well as key components of their critical air ambulance services.

Whether it is providing technical training instruction, developing training materials or maintaining critical training assets, Babcock is trusted by its customers to deliver world-class training solutions.

Babcock's Purpose is to create a safe and secure world, together. Our Principles create the foundation for how we will do this. They keep us on the right course, unify the way we work and guide us towards success. By thinking, connecting, and acting in line with these Principles, we'll deliver better outcomes for our Culture, Customers and Communities. Collectively at Babcock, our employees embody the Principles that help make us great at what we do:
Challenge the status quo, Be Curious, and ask, 'how might we?'

**Whenever measuring success, Think**: Outcomes and positive impacts.
Be Kind to ourselves, each other, and our planet.
Babcock employees Collaborate - we are greater than the sum of our parts,
Be Courageous - be brave, ambitious, and determined.
Everyone has a part to play - Own and Deliver to be successful.

**In this role you will**:
Work closely with and provide support to the Director, Sustainment as required
Be responsible to the Director, Sustainment for the delivery of sustainment support to the Victoria Class Submarine (VCS) per the requirements of the Victoria In Service Support Contract (VISSC). This support is specifically for the VCS platform system
For class wide configuration management; and
For VISSC elements associated with System Integration and Engineering Services.
Work closely with the Combat Systems Program Manager, and ILS Program Manger, who hold complementary responsibilities across Combat Systems and ILS
Perform Program Management activities in your area of responsibility such as (but not limited to):
Provide expert advice to the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) on the sustainment of the VCS Platform System
Work with DND and the RCN to identify appropriate platform system sustainment activities for the VCS
Program management, monitoring and guiding platform system sustainment activities to ensure the best VCS program outcomes
Provide direction and guidance to Project Managers and Project Technical Leads to enable successful delivery of Sustainment projects
Chair bi-monthly Platform Systems focused Risk Management Board reviews
Manage the development and upkeep of processes and work instructions essential to the conduct of your responsibilities
Provide support to Business Development as required

Knowledge of the Royal Canadian Navy and its In-Service Support processes, and 10 + years' experience with the sustainment or operation of naval platform systems. (Preferably submarines)
Strong interpersonal skills that will support a variety of activities including internal team-building and external customer engagement
A broad engineering/technical background with a diploma or degree in a related engineering field
Strong critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
Positivity, resilience, and focus
Excellent written (technical) and oral communication skills, including presentation in front of groups and the ability to communicate complex information to people at all organizational levels
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products
You are eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance.

Babcock Canada supports the safety and wellbeing of our employees through the following programs:
Contributions towards an employee's physical and mental health
Wellness days

**Supportive work life balance**: flexible work schedule and competitive annual vacation time off
Comprehensive health and dental benefits
Pregnancy and Parental Leave top-up available
Employer matching of employee retirement contribution
Employee recognition and bonus programs
Support of professional development and reimbursement of membership dues
Relocation assistance for individuals and families

Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success