Senior Project Manager - Military/Defence/Aerospace (Lethbridge)

Senior Project Manager - Military/Defence/Aerospace

Key Factors:

• Defence Contract & Program Management
• Capital Project & Manufacturing
• Tender & Proposal Management
• Regulatory Compliance (CGP, ITAR/EAR, ISO/AS9100)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading projects through their entire lifecycle (pre-award activities to post-award execution)
• Managing projects involving large-scale manufacturing, capital investment (CAPEX), and industrial capability development.
• Project Manager lead and oversee a team of project coordinators, engineers, planners.

Knowledge

• Project management methodologies and lifecycle practices (PMBOK or equivalent)
• Defence contracting processes and compliance frameworks
• Manufacturing processes, engineering workflows, and quality systems (ISO, AS9100)
• Cost control, budgeting, and Earned Value Management (EVMS)
• Industrial security and export compliance (CGP, ITAR, EAR)
• Construction and CAPEX project principles within manufacturing settings
• ERP/MRP systems and project scheduling software (e.g. MS Project)
• Financial acumen for cost analysis, forecasting, and capital planning

Core Competencies

• Manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities
• Drive continuous improvement
• Project Planning & Execution
• Defence Contract & Program Management
• Capital Project & Manufacturing Oversight
• Tender & Proposal Management
• Cost, Schedule & Rick Control (EVMS)
• Regulatory Compliance (CGP, ITAR/EAR, ISO/AS9100)
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification preferred
• 10+ years of progressive experience managing complex technical and capital projects in a defence manufacturing or industrial production setting.
• Proven success leading multidisciplinary project teams through both pre-award and post-award project phases.
• Experience with and strong understanding of defence contract models (Firm Fixed Price, CPFF, IDIQ), and compliance (CGP, ITAR/EAR)
• Hands‑on experience managing manufacturing or facility CAPEX programs, including commissioning and start‑up.

Benefits

• Extensive Health & Dental Coverage
• Defined contribution Pension Plan
• Annual Bonus Program
• Competitive Wages
• Job‑Security (Long outstanding and growing company)
• On‑the‑job training
• Professional designation fee paid
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Social Events/Activities
• Years of Service Program

Must be a Canadian Citizen or hold a Permanent Residency.

Successful applicant must be willing to consent to and provide a security check which may include a criminal background check.