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Program Manager, Tactical Communication and Information Systems

Hybrid
Calgary, AB
Senior Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Medical, dental, vision coverage
Pension plan with employer contributions
Flexible time off: vacation, holidays

About the role

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

Our Tactical Communication and Information Systems (TacCIS) Product Line Management (PLM) team manages a diverse portfolio of exciting projects involving new product development, program execution, business development and technical sales, research & development, and proposals for our Land & Joint and UK TacCIS lines of business.

An experienced Program Manager is needed to join our growing team, organize program commitments and manage a complex mix of priorities and global customers. The successful PLM Program Manager will ensure project execution meets schedule, cost and resource constraints while aligning with the goals of the LC5ISR, Bowman and International TacCIS profit-and-loss (P&L) centres that rely on product deliveries:.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate and maintain the schedule, cost, resources and risks associated with delivering the MESHnet portfolio or hardware products

  • Work closely with P&L Program Management, Trade Compliance, Security, Contracts Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering teams, CM/DM and other stakeholders to align product development with overall project goals and timelines

  • Oversee hardware, software and firmware deliveries that have complex inter-project dependencies

  • Allocate resources across the PLM portfolio of hardware, software and firmware projects

  • Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and programmatic risks associated with implementation, performance and project delivery

  • Provide programmatic guidance, mentorship and coordination across project, program and business-development activities

  • Align PLM scope of work with P&L requirements and needs

  • Act as a point of escalation and resolution for program issues and roadblocks

  • Ensure a high level of customer intimacy and satisfaction

  • Initiate product, service and process improvements through all aspects of PLM operations

  • Identify opportunities to increase profit and save costs on executing programs and IRAD projects

Qualifications

  • :Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Proven program‑leadership experience, including daily oversight, career development of staff, and management of training needs.
  • Experience designing and deploying GD products and solutions (or comparable defence/aerospace systems).
  • Detailed knowledge of engineering standards, methods, and best practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and direct multi‑disciplinary engineering teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of presenting, leading meetings, and preparing clear reports and correspondence.
  • Highly adaptable with a proven ability to lead through uncertainty.

Assets (preferred):

  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation.
  • Familiarity with MIL and DEF standards.
  • Familiarity with hardware development
  • Familiarity with firmware and software development
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies.
  • Experience working in complex, matrix‑style organizational structures.

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

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 recruitment@gd-ms.ca.

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.

About General Dynamics Mission Systems

Defense and Space Manufacturing
10,000+

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, we develop mission critical C4ISR solutions across the land, sea, air, space and cyber domains, but that doesn’t tell our whole story.

When downed pilots are isolated in enemy territory, our equipment gives them a lifeline to call home. When a student opens a textbook to learn about the universe, they’re looking at data and pictures sent using our technology. When the government needs to share crucial top-secret information, our products help them keep this information out of the wrong hands. When sailors need to locate underwater mines, our technology allows them to find explosives with unmanned underwater vehicles.

Delivering C4ISR technology is what we do but we think why we do it is more important.

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