Intermediate Project Manager (Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems)

Job Description

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ADGA is seeking an Intermediate Project Manager to support an upcoming initiative focused on the development and delivery of a Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS) capability for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).

This role will support the development, execution and monitoring of project scope, cost, schedule, and deliverables in accordance with project plans.

Key Responsibilities 

• Support the coordination of meetings, including preparing agendas, recording minutes, and tracking action items; 

• Maintain project documentation, including plans, reports, correspondence, and change logs; 

• Make recommendations to improve project outcomes based on observations and project management best practices;

• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to facilitate communication and information flow; 

• Assist in the preparation of presentations, briefing materials, and status reports; and 

• Review and ensure project records are organized and stored according to departmental standards. 

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project or program management, preferably in Defence, aerospace, or complex technology environments   

• Minimum of 5 years progressive experience as a Senior Project Manager/Leader managing projects with annual budgets over $1 million per year, including financial, scope, schedule, and risk management   

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience for projects in excess of $1 million per year expenditure: 

• in stakeholder engagement, communications, and preparing technical and management documentation   

• supporting stakeholder coordination and communications management in a project context. 

• Preparing and presenting technical and management documents. 

• Drafting correspondence and making recommendations on the acceptance or rejection of deliverables. 

• Preparing Contract Deliverables Requirements Lists (CDRLs) and Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) 

• Strong organizational and documentation skills   

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment  

Additional Information

• Must currently hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret (Level II) Canadian Federal Government Security clearance.  

• The posted salary reflects an employee compensation model; consultant rates will be adjusted accordingly. Consultants will be required to hold a Controlled Goods clearance and Insurance.   

If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.

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Work-Life Balance

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days). 

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Compensation   

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.