Senior Epic IT Project Manager

At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, we’re not just engineering technology — we’re shaping the future of defence and security. Our teams design and deliver advanced, mission‑critical solutions that enhance national security, strengthen communities, and protect the people we serve. Our teams design and deliver advanced, mission‑critical solutions that enhance national security, strengthen communities, and protect the people we serve. General Dynamics Mission Systems–International is seeking a IT Project Manager to lead a varied portfolio of initiatives across infrastructure, systems, and software within the Digital and Information Technology function. This is a delivery role for a versatile practitioner who can move comfortably between project types, hold complex work together, and keep stakeholders informed and aligned from start to finish. The successful candidate will apply project management discipline in proportion to the risk, size, and complexity of each initiative, favoring clarity, momentum, and outcomes over ceremony and process for its own sake. This is not a role for rigid methodology but for a pragmatic project manager who knows the fundamentals and how these apply in the pursuit of a lean, efficient and right‑sized project structure without introducing unnecessary overhead. Project Delivery Plan and deliver IT projects end to end across infrastructure, systems, and software, from initiation through to closure and handover. Coordinate delivery across internal technical teams, business stakeholders, and third‑party vendors. Maintain clear visibility of status, risks, and decisions, and drive timely resolution of blockers. Select and tailor the delivery approach, whether predictive, agile, or hybrid, to fit the nature of each initiative. Apply governance and documentation in proportion to risk and complexity, keeping artefacts lean, current, and genuinely useful. Bring structure and discipline where it matters most, particularly change control within regulated environments. Stakeholder Management and Communication Act as the primary point of contact for each initiative, managing expectations across technical, business, and executive audiences. Communicate status, risk, and trade‑offs clearly and honestly, and elevate early when it counts. Translate between technical detail and business outcomes so that every audience has what it needs to decide. Risk, Financials, and Vendors Manage risks and issues actively, with clear ownership and realistic mitigation. Manage vendor and third‑party delivery against commitments, and coordinate with procurement where required. A minimum of seven years managing IT projects, with a track record spanning infrastructure, systems, and software delivery. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management, with the ability to hold the confidence of technical teams and executives alike. Demonstrated pragmatism: a right‑sized, fit‑for‑purpose approach to delivery, with sound command of project management fundamentals and the judgement to apply them proportionately. Fluency across predictive, agile, and hybrid delivery methods, and the discernment to choose well. Strong command of budgeting, risk management, and vendor and third‑party delivery. Experience delivering within a regulated environment, with an understanding of where disciplined change control genuinely matters. Experience in a defence, government, or critical‑infrastructure environment subject to controlled‑goods or equivalent handling requirements. Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models A project management certification such as PMP, and agile credentials such as PSM or SAFe, valued as evidence of grounding rather than as a substitute for delivery judgement. Experience managing a mixed portfolio of infrastructure and software initiatives concurrently. It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. The hiring range for this position is $122,000
- $170,000 CAD annually. This role is eligible for a management incentive plan. Our goal is to provide a fair and competitive offer based on an assessment of internal equity and your qualifications, including: Technical and non‑technical skills As a full‑time employee at General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, you’ll enjoy a competitive total rewards package that supports your professional and personal well‑being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents from