Deputy Program Manager Ship Readiness

4 hours ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Canadian Inclusion Full-time
Lead ship readiness and sustainment delivery with Thales in Ottawa, applying project management and maritime operations expertise. This hybrid position requires office attendance. As Deputy Program Manager, you will support the AJISS Program and Royal Canadian Navy mission readiness objectives. You will coordinate integrated teams, contract performance, risk management, and customer relationships. The scope includes Short Work Periods, Docking Work Periods, Deployed Support, sustainment, and supply chain practices. Key Responsibilities:

Ensure AJISS contract obligations meet schedule, cost, quality, and scope Coordinate vessel readiness, availability, sustainment, and operational requirements Manage contract risks, schedules, forecasts, budgets, and performance reports Build relationships with government, naval, industry, and Thales stakeholders Lead integrated teams through direction, coaching, delegation, and accountability Requirements:

Ten years' maritime or industrial operations management experience Ten years' progressively responsible leadership in complex matrixed programs Project management certification, such as IPMA or PMP Bachelor's degree or relevant proven experience Eligibility for required Canadian and United States export authorizations Bring maritime operations, program leadership, and project management expertise to Thales ship readiness and sustainment delivery.