Senior IT Project Manager

Company Description

Build bold. Deliver impact. Win together.

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.

If you’re looking for meaningful work that contributes to a safer, more secure world, you’ll find purpose here. Every day, your skills will directly impact programs that matter.

Job Description

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 role calls for judgement as much as method. 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.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Plan and deliver IT projects end to end across infrastructure, systems, and software, from initiation through to closure and handover.
• Own scope, schedule, budget, dependencies, and resourcing, and keep each initiative moving to agreed outcomes.
• 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.

Right-Sized Delivery and Governance

• 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.
• Favour momentum, clarity, and decisions over ceremony, and remove process that does not earn its place.
• 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 escalate early when it counts.
• Translate between technical detail and business outcomes so that every audience has what it needs to decide.
• Build trust and alignment across teams, and keep working relationships productive under delivery pressure.

Risk, Financials, and Vendors

• Manage risks and issues actively, with clear ownership and realistic mitigation.
• Track budgets and forecasts and keep spend and value visible to sponsors.
• Manage vendor and third-party delivery against commitments, and coordinate with procurement where required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience supporting multi-jurisdiction delivery

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. You must be eligible to work in Canada.

Additional Information

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:

• Relevant experience
• Technical and non-technical skills
• Education and certifications

Benefits

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 day one (no cost), including flexible benefits options (HCSA) emergency travel insurance, and 24/7 virtual care services.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP), onsite fitness facilities, and employee resource groups.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer contributions after 3 months, RRSP access from day one, and financial planning support.
• Flexible time off including vacation, holidays, parental leaves with top-up options, sick leave, and disability programs.
• Career development through learning platforms, educational assistance, mentoring, and reimbursement of professional memberships.
• Additional perks such as employee discounts, free onsite parking, social clubs, and an annual scholarship program for employees’ children.

Why join us?

• Purposeful Innovation: You’ll work on innovations that genuinely make a difference. You’ll apply advanced thinking, design expertise, and practical problem-solving to help equip military and allied forces with leading-edge systems. You’ll be surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the defence sector, contributing to next-generation technologies in an environment that celebrates creativity, new ideas, and modern solutions.
• Connection: We believe people do their best work when they feel they belong, and their ideas can flourish. Different perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking help us innovate and grow. Strong relationships with our teammates help us unite, overcome challenges, and deliver the world-class quality we’re known for. Here, we are committed to inclusivity and ensures every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered.
• Challenging and Rewarding Career Pathways: Your career path matters to us. From mentorship and regular check-ins with your leader to educational support, professional certifications, and continuous training, you’ll have the resources you need to thrive. We encourage internal mobility so you can explore different business areas, broaden your skillset, and expand your network. You’ll be working on high-profile, impactful projects that challenge your skills, expand your expertise, and allow you to both learn from mentors and guide others along the way.

Accommodation 

If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via [email protected] .

Closing Date

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.