Senior Manager, Projects and Risk

5 days ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Northumberland Ferries Limited Full time


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Senior Manager, Projects and Risk





Senior Manager, Projects and Risk

Location: Halifax, NS

Reports To: VP, Engineering
Salary: $100,000 – $110,000

About the Role

The Senior Manager, Projects and Risk leads project management, quality, risk, and environmental compliance across the organization. This role provides senior leadership for engineering policies, maintenance programs, and capital projects, while supervising engineering managers and ensuring alignment with regulatory and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead engineering, environmental, project, and quality policy development

  • Oversee project and quality management across the organization

  • Manage engineering budgets and capital project programs (E1s, E2s, Charter Offsets)

  • Develop long-range and condition-based maintenance programs

  • Oversee risk management, environmental compliance, and warranty programs

  • Manage engineering documentation, SharePoint, and CMMS

  • Standardize major project contracts and terms

  • Lead and manage engineering managers and direct reports

Qualifications
  • Engineering degree or equivalent marine engineering/project management experience

  • 5+ years' project management experience

  • Maritime industry experience (strong asset)

  • Project management certification, ISO, or TC certification (assets)

  • Strong leadership, organization, and independent working skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Working Conditions
  • Office-based with frequent travel to vessels and terminals

  • Travel throughout the Maritimes; occasional shipyard visits outside NS

  • Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and overnight travel

  • Must be able to access all areas of vessels and terminals

    Deadline for applications: Friday, January 23rd, 2026, at 11:59am

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