Program Manager, Project Controls and Governance (CSC)
Top Benefits
About the role
Programme Management
Halifax, NS, Montreal, QC, Ottawa, ON
17835BR
About the role
The Program Manager (PM) for Project Controls and Governance will report to the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) Senior PM for Program Operations and be responsible for the day-to-day business rhythm of the program, across both the Definition and Implementation subcontracts. Specifically, the PM for Project Controls and Governance will work across internal functional organizations and customer stakeholders to lead key project planning and reporting requirements. They will support stakeholder management and must have excellent communication and people skills to keep all stakeholders appraised of program status, issues and recommendations. The selected individual will also be responsible for the budget and financial performance of defined contract scope, including all Program Management support services.
Responsibilities further include leadership and oversight of the program’s Performance Measurement Baseline including, earned value management, schedule adherence and integrity and other program management support services required to effectively manage the program.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
Project Control
- Ensure that appropriate project controls are maintained to monitor program performance and report status. Maintain and report program performance metrics
- Develop and maintain program staffing and resource forecasts
- Responsible for the generation, maintenance and delivery of program management plans and reports
- Provide leadership to key programmatic support functions including: contract change and proposal management, government property management, export controls, data management, security, planning and finance, amongst others
- Develop and lead the Program Excellence Plan and promote a culture of continuous improvement
- Maintain the program’s internal business rhythm
- Generation of presentation material suitable to convey program status to senior leadership
- Coordinate program activities in response to internal / external performance audits and business reviews
- Provide leadership support to the customer’s CSC Enterprise governance framework
- Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders and customers.
Program Communications:
- Develop and implement strategies to improve the quality of program communications
- Lead the planning, coordination and preparations for CSC All-Hand sessions
- Manage Program Directive (PD) process
- Promote and support the conduct of program surveys & engagements.
Personnel Management
- Lead a team of supporting program management staff to deliver project control and governance scope
- Conduct personnel management and employee development functions, including work assignments, performance management, career coaching, and talent development.
What you bring to the role
- Hold Secret clearance or ability to obtain
- The candidate will have an appropriate degree from an accredited university (e.g. Engineering, Business, Science, etc.), or equivalent experience/combined education, along with professional experience
- Formal PM training is required
- Lockheed Martin Canada Inc. (Lockheed Martin) Program Management Skills Assessment (PMSA) Level 1
- Must have excellent organization skills and an analytical ability to develop and deliver concise presentations
- 5 years of experience in complex program management
- A strong operating knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Must be able to establish and maintain relationships
- Results oriented with an ability to deliver
- Ability to lead a team
- Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership behaviours; possess positive attitude; creates and sustain inclusive work environment
- Ability to influence change at all levels of the organization
- Outstanding communication skills.
Additional skills desired for the role
- Proven management experience on Canadian defence projects
- Extensive work experience within a major, international defence contractor
- Domain experience in Naval Combat Systems and Systems Integration
- Lockheed Martin PMSA Level 2 or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- An understanding of the Canadian procurement system
- Risk Management experience.
Language Requirements in Quebec
Knowledge of the English language is required for this role as the position described in this posting requires the candidate to communicate every day with a virtual team outside Quebec as well as communicate with different members of the organization, clients and suppliers located outside of Canada. For engineering positions, the candidate must also be able to read or modify technical documents from our main clients and write technical documents for these same clients.
What we offer you
We walk our talk when it comes to work/life balance! Your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment, this is what you can expect when you join our team as a Regular Full-Time employee:
- Flexible, compressed work schedules, depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off, as well as the possibility to work remote part-time
- Competitive compensation
- Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
- Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment, along with:
- Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
- A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
- Medical Travel Insurance
- Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
- A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
- Employee discounts to save on goods, services and various recreational activities
- Access to a robust spectrum of development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including:
- Free learning resources through a modern and engaging platform
- Education Assistance Program
- Reimbursement for a professional membership
- Self-directed Mentoring
About us
Headquartered in Ottawa, Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products, aircraft sustainment, and unmanned systems software. This position is part of the Rotary and Mission Systems business area, where employees across Canada support engineering, systems integration, training, sustainment and in-service support programs for Canadian and international military customers across land, air and sea.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed.
Employee Type
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Security requirement for this role
Controlled Goods Program
Clearance required for role
Nato Secret
About Lockheed Martin
We connect customers with integrated solutions & predictive technologies to ensure they stay ahead of emerging threats.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
Program Manager, Project Controls and Governance (CSC)
Top Benefits
About the role
Programme Management
Halifax, NS, Montreal, QC, Ottawa, ON
17835BR
About the role
The Program Manager (PM) for Project Controls and Governance will report to the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) Senior PM for Program Operations and be responsible for the day-to-day business rhythm of the program, across both the Definition and Implementation subcontracts. Specifically, the PM for Project Controls and Governance will work across internal functional organizations and customer stakeholders to lead key project planning and reporting requirements. They will support stakeholder management and must have excellent communication and people skills to keep all stakeholders appraised of program status, issues and recommendations. The selected individual will also be responsible for the budget and financial performance of defined contract scope, including all Program Management support services.
Responsibilities further include leadership and oversight of the program’s Performance Measurement Baseline including, earned value management, schedule adherence and integrity and other program management support services required to effectively manage the program.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
Project Control
- Ensure that appropriate project controls are maintained to monitor program performance and report status. Maintain and report program performance metrics
- Develop and maintain program staffing and resource forecasts
- Responsible for the generation, maintenance and delivery of program management plans and reports
- Provide leadership to key programmatic support functions including: contract change and proposal management, government property management, export controls, data management, security, planning and finance, amongst others
- Develop and lead the Program Excellence Plan and promote a culture of continuous improvement
- Maintain the program’s internal business rhythm
- Generation of presentation material suitable to convey program status to senior leadership
- Coordinate program activities in response to internal / external performance audits and business reviews
- Provide leadership support to the customer’s CSC Enterprise governance framework
- Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders and customers.
Program Communications:
- Develop and implement strategies to improve the quality of program communications
- Lead the planning, coordination and preparations for CSC All-Hand sessions
- Manage Program Directive (PD) process
- Promote and support the conduct of program surveys & engagements.
Personnel Management
- Lead a team of supporting program management staff to deliver project control and governance scope
- Conduct personnel management and employee development functions, including work assignments, performance management, career coaching, and talent development.
What you bring to the role
- Hold Secret clearance or ability to obtain
- The candidate will have an appropriate degree from an accredited university (e.g. Engineering, Business, Science, etc.), or equivalent experience/combined education, along with professional experience
- Formal PM training is required
- Lockheed Martin Canada Inc. (Lockheed Martin) Program Management Skills Assessment (PMSA) Level 1
- Must have excellent organization skills and an analytical ability to develop and deliver concise presentations
- 5 years of experience in complex program management
- A strong operating knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Must be able to establish and maintain relationships
- Results oriented with an ability to deliver
- Ability to lead a team
- Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership behaviours; possess positive attitude; creates and sustain inclusive work environment
- Ability to influence change at all levels of the organization
- Outstanding communication skills.
Additional skills desired for the role
- Proven management experience on Canadian defence projects
- Extensive work experience within a major, international defence contractor
- Domain experience in Naval Combat Systems and Systems Integration
- Lockheed Martin PMSA Level 2 or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- An understanding of the Canadian procurement system
- Risk Management experience.
Language Requirements in Quebec
Knowledge of the English language is required for this role as the position described in this posting requires the candidate to communicate every day with a virtual team outside Quebec as well as communicate with different members of the organization, clients and suppliers located outside of Canada. For engineering positions, the candidate must also be able to read or modify technical documents from our main clients and write technical documents for these same clients.
What we offer you
We walk our talk when it comes to work/life balance! Your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment, this is what you can expect when you join our team as a Regular Full-Time employee:
- Flexible, compressed work schedules, depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off, as well as the possibility to work remote part-time
- Competitive compensation
- Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
- Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment, along with:
- Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
- A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
- Medical Travel Insurance
- Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
- A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
- Employee discounts to save on goods, services and various recreational activities
- Access to a robust spectrum of development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including:
- Free learning resources through a modern and engaging platform
- Education Assistance Program
- Reimbursement for a professional membership
- Self-directed Mentoring
About us
Headquartered in Ottawa, Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products, aircraft sustainment, and unmanned systems software. This position is part of the Rotary and Mission Systems business area, where employees across Canada support engineering, systems integration, training, sustainment and in-service support programs for Canadian and international military customers across land, air and sea.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed.
Employee Type
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Security requirement for this role
Controlled Goods Program
Clearance required for role
Nato Secret
About Lockheed Martin
We connect customers with integrated solutions & predictive technologies to ensure they stay ahead of emerging threats.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.