Director, Program Management

**Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS)**is a Global Maritime Intelligence company delivering solutions to enhance decision making across the maritime and logistics industry. Our platform, OCIANA, is designed to save lives, energy and the environment on a global scale using innovative data collection and analysis techniques.

**THE ROLE**:
As **Director, Program Management**, you will provide hands-on leadership and execution oversight for GSTS’s projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer impact.

You’ll manage project teams while actively driving Agile and SCRUM methodologies to deliver results.

This role requires both strategic vision and execution expertise.

The Director, Program Management will be laser-focused on cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement in a dynamic project environment.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- **Project Execution**: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of all programs and projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and budget.
- **Stakeholder Collaboration**: Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including delivery, product, and commercial business, to ensure cohesive project execution.
- **Requirements Analysis**: Implement a framework for engaging with customers to elicit requirements and ensure project outcomes meet their needs and expectations.
- **Risk Management**: Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring proactive measures are taken to address potential issues.
- **Performance Monitoring**:Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the success of programs and projects, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- **Process Improvement**: Continuously improve project management processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- **Strategic Leadership**: Define and implement a program management strategy that aligns with the company’s vision and business objectives.
- **Team Management**: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

**EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, in engineering or technical field and PMP designation.
- 7-10 years of leadership experience in project/program management ideally within a software development or R&D environment.
- Extensive experience in understanding business requirements along with a strong analytical and communication skills with adaptability, evidenced by experience in diverse technological domains.
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
- Deep knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and other project management methodologies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Experience with project management tools and software.
- Ability to make judicious tradeoffs.

**COMMENTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS**:
This position requires a heavy blend of people and program management along with extensive internal and external stakeholder engagement.

**WHAT WE OFFER**:
GSTS is focused on attracting unique, diverse perspectives that help drive the global maritime industry forward. Our compensation is comprised of the following:

- Competitive salary and vacation
- 100% employer-paid health and dental benefits for you and your family
- Annual HSA/FSA allotment
- Access to mental health professionals
- Annual professional development spend
- One-time tech allowance

**WHY WORK WITH US?**
- **Remote-first culture**: Enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere in Canada, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life. Prefer to be in office? We also have Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and Montreal, Quebec offices offering flexible hybrid options.
- **Have a meaningful impact**:**Join a dynamic environment where your contributions directly influence our products and company growth.
- **Collaborative team**: Be part of a small, agile team that values positivity, creativity, and open communication.
- **Continuous learning**: We’re committed to your professional growth, providing opportunities for skill development and staying current with industry trends.
- **Work-life balance**: We respect your time outside work and strive to maintain a healthy balance between professional and personal commitments.