Senior Program Manager - Naval Programs

Position Overview

Work Location and Schedule

• The position is based in Ottawa, Ontario, or Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
• The work schedule is hybrid with four days onsite, with an onsite option also stated.

Program Leadership and Delivery

• Lead transitions from capture into execution by establishing plans, governance, resources, and customer relationships.
• Lead assigned DRA, SIM-STIM, naval product, and engineering services programs from contract award through delivery.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and customer expectations with the project management office.
• Ensure programs are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Growth and Stakeholder Management

• Support domestic and international naval and coast guard opportunity pursuits.
• Assist with customer engagement, capture planning, proposals, and partnerships.
• Position Gastops capabilities with customers, shipyards, OEMs, and industry partners.
• Build relationships with customers, partners, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Represent Gastops at program reviews, customer meetings, and industry events.

Financial and Contract Management

• Communicate program status, risks, opportunities, and achievements to management and customers.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and financial performance.
• Ensure contractual compliance and support negotiations, amendments, and follow-on opportunities.
• Contribute to program management processes, tools, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, or a related discipline.
• Ten or more years of project or program management experience in naval, marine, or naval shipbuilding industries.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Eligibility to obtain NATO-level security clearance.
• Experience with government, defence, marine, shipbuilding, or industrial customers.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% within Canada and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in French is an asset.
• PMP designation is preferred but not required.

Compensation and Benefits

• The stated salary range is $110,000 to $150,000, with final compensation based on experience, skills, and fit.
• Additional offerings include bonus or profit sharing, share purchase programs, health and wellness benefits, and growth opportunities.