General Dynamics Mission Systems

Defense

ProgramManager,SonarSystems

CA$122–165k Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Program Manager, Sonar Systems at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Skills: Program management, Sonar systems, Customer interface. Plan monitor control program work. Maintain accountability cost schedule risk profit”

What You'll Achieve.

Achievement program milestones; Customer satisfaction; Portfolio growth

Industry & Context.

Defense
Problems you'll solve

Creative problem solving; Risk analysis; Corrective action

Eligibility Requirements

Canadian Controlled Goods program registration, Canadian government security clearance, Some travel required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline, Manage programs cost schedule quality, Project management tools methodologies, Interact effectively with customers, Writing program management plans, Project planning techniques fiscal management, Creative problem solving

Nice to Have

PMP highly desirable, Experience defence aerospace programs, Familiarity AI/ML models

What You'll Do.

Plan monitor control program work

Maintain accountability cost schedule risk profit

Ensure compliance technical programmatic requirements

Ensure services products completed on time

Keep current Statement of Work

Keep current Program Management Plan

Lead program reviews internally customer

Report provide status activities

Act escalation resolution program issues

Analyze risk technical cost schedule

Initiate corrective action

Lead strategic initiatives portfolio growth

Generate mitigation plans

Participate RFI RFP RFQ preparation

Manage program resources liaison engineering

Provide leadership mentorship program teams

Initiate product service process improvements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multi-discipline teams; Liaison engineering departments

Communication Scope

Customer interface; Reporting status

Process & Methodology

Agile, Cost management, Schedule management, Risk management, Profit management

Full Job 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. We currently have a Program Management opportunity on our Sonar Systems team within our Air & Naval division in either Halifax or Ottawa. The Program Manager, Sonar Systems will be responsible for the achievement of program milestones and customer interfacing. We are looking for someone who can create and lead multi-discipline teams and be an agile leader. You will foster an environment that empowers their team to translate their vision into successful results and outcomes. Responsibilities include: * Plan, monitor, and control the work on the program and maintain overall accountability for the cost, schedule, risk, and profit performance of the assigned portfolio through metrics and techniques * Ensure compliance for technical and programmatic requirements within program budgets * Ensure all services and products are completed on time and on budget to customer requirements * Keep current the Statement of Work, Program Management Plan, and all related program management documents * Lead program reviews, both internally and with the customer, reporting and providing status of activities on a timely basis * Act as a point of escalation and resolution for program issues and roadblocks * Analyze risk (e.g. technical, cost, and schedule), and initiate corrective action * Lead strategic initiatives to support portfolio growth and longer-term business continuity, including generation of mitigation plans * Participate in the preparation for requests for information (RFI), re

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