Senior Project Manager

Job summary

The Senior Project Manager will lead the development and delivery of Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS) capabilities for the Canadian Armed Forces. Responsibilities include managing project milestones, conducting options analysis, coordinating stakeholder briefings, and maintaining risk registers.

Job details

Ottawa’s tech sector is growing, and so are the opportunities! If you’re exploring your next role in tech, Work in Ottawa can help you learn about leading employers and exciting careers in Canada’s capital. Led by Invest Ottawa, the city’s lead economic development agency, this initiative works alongside tech companies, recruiters and search firms, and community partners to spotlight the incredible innovation happening here and help connect great people with great opportunities. We are excited to partner with ADGA to attract top talent for Senior Project Manager. This job posting is a new position within our organization. ADGA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support an upcoming initiative focused on the development and delivery of a Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS) capability for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). This role will contribute to the successful planning, execution, and implementation of a new and evolving defence capability. The Senior Project Manager (Force Development) will support the development of project deliverables in accordance with the DND project approval process. Key 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. Qualifications: • 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 o Stakeholder engagement, communications, and preparing technical and management documentation o Drafting correspondence, assessing deliverables, and preparing CDRLs and DIDs o 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 • 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 Additional Information: • Must currently hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret (Level II) Canadian Federal Government Security clearance. • The posted salary reflects an employee compensation model; consultant rates will be adjusted accordingly. Consultants will be required to hold a Controlled Goods clearance and Insurance. Why Join ADGA? This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of a critical and emerging defence capability. You will play a key role in delivering innovative solutions that address evolving security challenges while working alongside a collaborative and mission-driven team. Work in Ottawa utilizes a secure, closed AI environment for the initial screening of resumes, ensuring your data remains safe while helping us efficiently identify top candidates. We encourage all applicants to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement if you possess relevant skills, enthusiasm and eagerness to grow, we want to hear from you! To enhance your visibility, consider including relevant keywords in your resume. If you require any accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to Katya Saccomani at ksaccomani@adga.ca.

What you’ll do

The Senior Project Manager will lead the development and delivery of Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS) capabilities for the Canadian Armed Forces. Responsibilities include managing project milestones, conducting options analysis, coordinating stakeholder briefings, and maintaining risk registers.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 7 years of progressive experience in project management within defence, aerospace, or complex technology environments. A Secret (Level II) Canadian Federal Government Security clearance is required, and a PMP certification is considered a strong asset.

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Defence Capability Development
• Options Analysis
• Technical Documentation
• Leadership
• Communication
• Strategic Planning
• Budget Management
• Schedule Management
• Force Development
• C-UAS
• Aviation Systems
• Robotics
• Project Approval
• Security Clearance
• Planning
• Management
• Operations
• Milestones (Project Management)
• Innovation
• Artificial Intelligence
• Program Management
• Enthusiasm
• Economic Development
• Teamwork
• Risk Register
• Aerospace Engineering
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Project Management Professional Certification
• Technology Assessment
• Talent Acquisition
• Operationalization
• Concept Of Operations
• Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS)

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Security & Safety
• Engineering
• Government & Public Sector
• Technology
• Project Manager
• Project Manager (General)
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists