ADGA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support an initiative focused on the development and delivery of a Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS) capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The role involves leading project approval deliverables, coordinating meetings, managing risks, conducting options analysis, developing CONOPS, and liaising with stakeholders. The position contributes to the planning, execution, and implementation of a new defence capability in accordance with DND project approval processes.

Responsibilities

Lead and provide support to the development of project approval deliverables to meet project milestones;
Lead and coordinate meetings and briefings, including preparing agendas, recording minutes, and tracking action items;
Manage risk, maintain the risk register, and coordinate risk reviews;
Conduct and coordinate options analysis to meet operational requirements;
Develop and coordinate concepts of operations (CONOPS) and use cases for the operational employment of C-UAS capabilities;
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate communication and information flow; and
Maintain force development records and ensure documentation is stored and organized according to departmental standards.

Requirements

Proven experience in project or program management, preferably in defence, aerospace, engineering or complex technology environments
Ability to apply technical judgment to CONOPS, use cases, options analysis, and project approval activities involving aviation, uncrewed systems, and robotics.
Minimum of 7 years progressive experience as a Senior Project Manager/Leader o Managing projects with annual budgets over $1M, including financial, scope, schedule, and risk management
Stakeholder engagement, communications, and preparing technical and management documentation
Drafting correspondence, assessing deliverables, and preparing CDRLs and DIDs
Supporting stakeholder coordination and communications
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience briefing senior or executive-level stakeholders
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Nice to have

Experience with operationalization of new technologies will be considered a strong asset.
A current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification will be considered a strong asset

Benefits

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).
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.
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.