Senior Program Specialist, Build Support

• Assists Program Director and Production managers in the coordination and execution of assigned program and project activities and deliverables.
• Works closely with various departments and the client to ensure the programs deliver on expectations
• Initiates, sets and delivers program goals that align with business objectives
• Maintains strong and effective relationships with internal and external partners
• Develops or assists in the generation of management plans, proposals, business cases, estimates, risk mitigation actions, plans and schedules
• Provides project management support in the coordination and execution of assigned projects. Works closely with cross-discipline shipyard teams, including but not limited to estimating, commercial, project controls, engineering and ILS
• Controls and monitors the work, collating the data and KPIs to measure performance
• Produces management reports and presentations that demonstrate project/program status against established goals and plans
• Attends and, as required, moderates regular review meetings
• Collaborates with both internal and external partners to resolve outstanding issues
• Responsible for the application of a suitable program management framework, ensuring that gate reviews are conducted at appropriate points during the program lifecycle
• Change management assessment for ongoing work as the project, develops the customer requirements change, assessment of the impact is critical
• Contribute to EV management for all commodities, specifically Build support program related
• Other duties as assigned

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, accounting or business is preferred
• 5-8 years’ experience in heavy industry (manufacturing, shipbuilding, ship repair or construction)
• Demonstrated experience with complex projects and/or programs, including RFP/RFQ responses and bid proposals
• Detailed understanding of project management techniques and methods
• Excellent judgement and prioritization skills
• Effective and efficient communication
• Strong report writing skills, both business and technical.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to and some experience with developing strategy
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with Government of Canada contracting
• Effectively manages conflict
• Excellent computer skills

Preferences may given to applicants who are certified or actively working towards a project management qualification

• annual bonus
• pension plan matching
• best-in-class health and wellness benefits package
• full health care (e.g. unlimited physiotherapy)
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• medical leave coverage
• parental leave coverage
• childcare benefit partnership
• wellness/fitness reimbursement for memberships or registration fees
• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)