Project Manager
9 hours ago
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
KNDS Canada
Full-time
$100,000/year
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Pay: From CA$100,000.00 per year
Job description
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate operational, technical, and fleet-support projects within a defense environment. The successful candidate will ensure mission-critical program performance, maintain high operational availability, and support engineering, configuration, and sustainment activities across the LTSS contract. This role requires strong leadership, a structured project management approach, and the ability to coordinate with internal stakeholders, external partners, and system engineering functions.
Key Responsibilities
• Project & Operational Managment
• Plan, organize, and lead day-to-day project operations to exceed internal and external customer expectations. Technical & Engineering Coordination
• Oversee configuration management, obsolescence analysis, and technical documentation updates.
• Act as a key interface between operational teams and the KNDS System Engineering division.
• Ensure project activities comply with applicable defense, CAF/DND, and engineering requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with program and organizational strategy. Resource & Risk Management
• Allocate personnel and resources efficiently to meet project timelines and contractual obligations.
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure on-time project execution.
• Recommend, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, and performance standards. Cost & Quality Optimization
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives across all aspects of the LTSS contract.
• Maintain awareness of best practices in production, fleet, and project management.
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and configuration control standards (ISO, LTSC, internal requirements).
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and resource allocations to support program objectives.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators, project progress, risks, and deliverables.
• Conduct regular structural and technical audits to ensure compliance with defense and organizational standards.
• Increase fleet and system availability while reducing unnecessary costs and maintaining quality and reliability standards.
Job Type
s: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Work
Location:
In person
Job description
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate operational, technical, and fleet-support projects within a defense environment. The successful candidate will ensure mission-critical program performance, maintain high operational availability, and support engineering, configuration, and sustainment activities across the LTSS contract. This role requires strong leadership, a structured project management approach, and the ability to coordinate with internal stakeholders, external partners, and system engineering functions.
Key Responsibilities
• Project & Operational Managment
• Plan, organize, and lead day-to-day project operations to exceed internal and external customer expectations. Technical & Engineering Coordination
• Oversee configuration management, obsolescence analysis, and technical documentation updates.
• Act as a key interface between operational teams and the KNDS System Engineering division.
• Ensure project activities comply with applicable defense, CAF/DND, and engineering requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with program and organizational strategy. Resource & Risk Management
• Allocate personnel and resources efficiently to meet project timelines and contractual obligations.
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure on-time project execution.
• Recommend, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, and performance standards. Cost & Quality Optimization
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives across all aspects of the LTSS contract.
• Maintain awareness of best practices in production, fleet, and project management.
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and configuration control standards (ISO, LTSC, internal requirements).
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and resource allocations to support program objectives.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators, project progress, risks, and deliverables.
• Conduct regular structural and technical audits to ensure compliance with defense and organizational standards.
• Increase fleet and system availability while reducing unnecessary costs and maintaining quality and reliability standards.
Job Type
s: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Work
Location:
In person