Career Opportunity

We are seekingan experienced Program Manager to lead defence and commercial programs across both domestic and international markets, serving as the organizations primary representative.Partnering with the Business Development team, the Program Manager plays a key role in preparing bids and proposals. Upon contract award, this role takes ownership of the full program life cycle, guiding a specialized, multi-disciplinary team through execution. The Program Manager drives all aspects of planning, development, and deliverymanaging budget, schedule, resources, risk, safety, and quality. This position may also involve leading a team, with a focus on people leadership and fostering a culture of engagement.

Explore GeoSpectrum's Story

GeoSpectrum Technologies is a rapidly growing company that designs and manufactures state of the art underwater acoustic components, transducers and integrated end-to-end systems for maritime surveillance and exploration. GeoSpectrum is known for its innovation and designing leading-edge products.With clients across ocean science, defence, and oil and gas industries, were proud of delivering reliable, customized solutions that go above and beyond the requirements of our customers.

GeoSpectrum was founded in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and continues to grow after three decades of engineering. Our companys core values are woven into the fabric of our work, commitment to employee engagement, and client service.

Responsibilities

• Business Development: Support the development of bids and proposals by leading the program and technical components of the submission.
• Plan, develop, and deliver the program management life cycle for awarded multi-year programs.
• Act as the customers primary point of contact and build professional, trusting relationships.
• Proactively balance and communicate customer and team project expectations.
• Be an advocate for the team and customer, acting as a liaison between the two while protecting the interests of each.
• Build and lead a high-performance, engaged and communicative program team.
• Establish, manage, and report on Program status, scope, budgets, timelines, milestones and other project controls.
  
• Pro-actively identify and manage foreseeable and current risks, issues, and constraints, and take corrective actions while collaborating with stakeholders.
• Understand and coordinate project interdependencies and provide direction to project managers to ensure program deliverables and expectations are met.
  
• Lead the program teams domestic and/or international travel, (including on short notice) with the support from travel coordinators/partners. The PM travels with the team for client relations and program management.
  
• Manage program documentation in accordance with company procedures, security and compliance measures.
• Operate under and contribute to the maintenance of the GTI Quality Management System.
  
• Lead program safety in collaboration with the program safety manager according to company procedures
  

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or relevant career experience.
  
• Minimum five (5) years of Project/Program Management experience for highly complex programs.
  
• Minimum two (2) years people leadership experience.
  
• Demonstrate experience with planning, monitoring and executing budget and resource allocation for multi-million dollar programs.
  
• Experience managing large and complex projects in a similar industry.
  
• Professional Engineering designation, an asset.
  
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards.
  
• Valid passport required.
  

Security Requirements
All candidates must be eligible to apply for and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security Clearances.

GeoSpectrums Culture and Benefits
Watch our company video to get to know us! Visitwww.geospectrum.ca.

We take pride in fostering a workplace that based on professional relationships, innovation and continuous improvement, and agile. Our employees work together in a collaborative, cross-functional approach. Enjoy having fun at work? Our social community is next to none! Our leadership team encourages our people to contribute their ideas, insight, and feedback for innovation, continuous improvement, quality management, and workplace safety.

We offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Work-life balance with core hours
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Employee-Family Assistance Program
  
• Group Plan Benefits
  
• Virtual Healthcare
  
• RRSP matching
  
• Corporate Discounts and perks
  
• Career development opportunities
  
• Monthly social activities
  
• Professional Development and training
  
• Free on-site parking

GeoSpectrum Technologies is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce where every employee can bring their best self to work. We encourage applicants from all qualified individuals, including underrepresented individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian, racially visible, Aboriginal persons, LGBTQIA2S+, persons with disabilities, and women. GeoSpectrum will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you are a member of one of an equity group, we encourage you to self-identify on either your application form, covering letter, or resume.

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While we sincerely thank all applicants for taking the time to apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at [email protected].