Project Manager – Defence Manufacturing

• Join a trusted defence manufacturer, offering stability, challenge, and purpose
• Drive the success of large-scale capital and manufacturing projects for DND and DoD programs
• Earn a highly competitive annual salary of $98,400–$147,000, plus comprehensive benefits

About IMT Precision

Introducing IMT Group:
A Century of Excellence in Military Engineering.
From supplying World War 1 projectiles to mastering modern vehicle systems and protection components, we have led the way for over 100 years. Between its Precision, Forge, and Standen's divisions, IMT Group services a multitude of companies in the defence, transportation, aerospace, agriculture, and mining market sectors.

At IMT Precision, we safeguard our employees' futures, providing unwavering job security in this renowned industry leader. Precision and performance define us, from crafting shell casings to cutting-edge driveline systems. We guarantee absolute assurance in every project.

We are not just a company; we are a community. IMT Precision and our employees proudly support the Military Casualty Support Foundation, aiding those who have sacrificed for our nations.

Join us in our unprecedented growth, shaping military engineering's future, where
excellence and unshakable job security are second nature
.

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About the Opportunity

IMT Precision has an exciting opportunity for a
full-time Project Manager – Defence Manufacturing & Capital Projects
role, based in
Ingersoll, ON
.
This role offers flexibility to travel to project sites, vendor locations, and partner facilities as needed throughout the project lifecycle.

Reporting to the President, you will lead complex defence manufacturing and capital investment (CAPEX) projects, overseeing activities from pre-award tendering and proposal development through to post-award execution, delivery, and closeout. This pivotal role will involve managing contracts for both the Department of National Defence (DND) and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), ensuring full compliance with technical, quality, and security standards.

In this position, you will be primarily responsible for guiding multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring all deliverables align with contractual, regulatory, and operational goals. You will also play a key leadership role in developing and mentoring a high-performing team of project coordinators, engineers, planners, and support staff while driving continuous improvement across all phases of project execution.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading the full project lifecycle, from pre-award tendering and technical proposal development through to contract mobilisation, execution, and closeout
• Managing DND and DoD tenders, RFPs, and technical proposals, ensuring compliance with solicitation requirements and company governance
• Overseeing post-award execution of defence manufacturing and capital projects, including facility construction, equipment installation, and commissioning
• Directing multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, quality, and administration functions to achieve project goals
• Developing and managing detailed project budgets, schedules, risk registers, and earned value metrics
• Serving as the primary customer interface for DND, DoD, and prime contractors regarding project performance and issue resolution
• Ensuring adherence to all defence-related quality and security requirements, including CGP, ITAR/EAR, and ISO/AS9100 compliance
• Driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

To read the full position description, please
click here
.

More About You

To qualify, you will need
a Bachelor's degree in Engineering
or a related technical discipline, along with
10+ years of progressive experience managing complex technical and capital projects in a defence manufacturing or industrial production environment
.

Registration with the Controlled Goods Program is mandatory for any person examining, possessing or transferring controlled goods in Canada. To register with the Controlled Goods Program, you must have citizenship or permanent residency.

The following are
required
:

• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Ability and willingness to travel
  as required to various project and vendor locations

The following skills and experience will be strong attributes:

• Understanding of
  defence contract structures
  , including Firm Fixed Price, CPFF, and IDIQ
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing both pre-award and post-award project phases
• Proven ability to manage
  large-scale CAPEX and manufacturing programs
  , including installation and commissioning
• Strong knowledge of
  industrial security
  ,
  defence compliance
  , and regulatory frameworks such as
  ITAR/EAR
  and
  ISO/AS9100
• Expertise in project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management
• Proficiency with MS Project, ERP systems, and project performance tools
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Advanced degree and/or PMP certification or equivalent project management credential (assets)

As our ideal candidate, you embody our core values of
Find Solutions
,
Stronger Together
,
Build the Future
, and
Be Real
. You are a strategic and hands-on leader who thrives in complex, high-stakes environments. Your ability to unite cross-functional teams, maintain precision under pressure, and deliver high-value results in regulated defence settings will ensure success in this pivotal role.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a driven professional who excels in managing multifaceted defence programs and large-scale capital projects. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping IMT's future growth and capability development within the defence manufacturing sector.

About the Benefits

In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you will receive
a highly competitive annual salary of $98,400-$147,000,
depending on experience, along with a great host of benefits, including:

• Extensive Health & Dental Coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Bonus Plan
• Paid vacations with 13 additional paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• On-the-job training and support
• Years of Service Program
• Enjoy regular events/activities, including holiday parties, shutdown dinners, merchandise giveaways, food truck visits, and much more

Ready to take on the challenge of an exciting new position in a growing organization? Join us and strengthen your career –
apply now