Project Material Manager (Temporary 12 months)

Victoria, BC (Band 4)

Expected Salary: $88,641 - $116,341

What You Do Here Matters

In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important.

Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets.

Our Canadian team combines their talent and expertise with deep global knowledge and experience from our operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa.

Working for us, you’ll help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s Purpose, ‘Creating a safe and secure world, together.’

Be Part of Something Big.

Babcock is a people business. Our people and customers matter most to us. Here you will experience a challenging and rewarding work environment with the support you need to deliver and thrive in your career alongside inclusive teams you respect that value your skills and dedication.

Our Babcock Principles create the foundation for how we deliver better outcomes for our Culture , Customers and Communities . By collectively embodying these Principles in all the work we do, our colleagues help make us great:

Be Curious – We believe in challenging the status quo and asking, ‘how might we?’ Think: Outcomes – We believe in measuring success by the results we deliver and the positive impact we make Be Kind – We believe in being kind to ourselves, kind to each other, and kind to our planet. Collaborate – We believe that Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts. Be Courageous – We believe in being brave, ambitious, and determined. Own and Deliver – We believe everybody has a part to play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success .

We encourage you to learn more about Babcock Canada by exploring our website: babcockcanada.com .

In this role, you will:

Manage 1-2 direct reports Be responsible for the occupational Health & Safety of all direct reports under your supervision Support the Project Manager-Major Projects in the day-to-day management of project performance by: Supporting the material planning, execution, and close-out of all project activities. Defining requirements for the functions, for material delivery to the project Managing material scope, deliverables, and change for assigned activities Helping develop and lead the implementation of full-scale material management/execution plans Managing costs and budgets, through effective engagement with functional group stakeholders Developing and supporting project schedules, including the definition and achievement of key events cardinal dates and strategy to supply materials to production Ensuring the project follows required quality assurance commitments in material management Monitoring and reporting on progress of the project to appropriate stakeholders through the development of effective performance management tools for materials Support execution of the project management cycle from beginning to end stages Be an active member of the Project Management Team in developing and communicating strategies and plans, including setting objectives across the organization to meet program goals Coordinate stakeholders, service providers, and subcontractors to deliver on project commitments Ensure that active risk and opportunity management is employed to reduce the impact on schedule and develop recovery plans when issues arise Integrate the Functional Teams, including Production, Commissioning, Engineering, Planning, and Quality to ensure systems are handed over and set to work seamlessly Perform project reviews to evaluate performance, define progress, identify problems and their solutions, and develop reports to regularly communicate findings Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs Develop and deliver performance improvement initiatives while supporting other departments to identify and deliver on their own initiatives in support of the project goals Carry out reviews of functions/departments processes, to ensure alignment with project requirements. Drive and own continuous improvement initiatives Perform other duties as necessary

The ideal candidate brings:

A post secondary education in an Engineering or Project Management discipline or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience A minimum of 6 years’ experience supporting the delivery of major projects or operations Exceptional communication skills and an aptitude for developing collaborative solutions Experience in complex project environments, preferably within the marine industry Knowledge of: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes and systems Planning, Scheduling, Earned Value Risk Project Management Controls Registration with an appropriate Professional body, such as the Project Management Institute (PMI) is considered an asset Eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance

Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.

Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which we operate across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples. We are grateful to work, live, and play as guests on these lands and are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples.

This posting is for an existing vacancy

Applicants, please apply online at https://www.babcockinternational.com/careers/

Babcock is the UK's leading engineering support services organisation employing 35,000 people across the world. Babcock offers a hugely diverse number of career options.

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