Project Manager

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About the role

  • Project Manager responsible for managing timelines and resources of various technical projects at COVE. Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure successful project execution for marine sector solutions.

Responsibilities

  • The Project Manager will be responsible for management of timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure project objectives are met in line with scope requirements.
  • Additionally, they will be responsible for stakeholder management, providing project update meetings internally and externally, reporting and other duties as required.
  • The Project Manager will work closely with the Senior Manager, Major Projects, and must have the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively.
  • Lead and manage project activities from initiation through close-out, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, budget, quality, and performance objectives.
  • Build and manage relationships with clients, funding organizations, partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders as the primary project contact.
  • Identify project risks, dependencies, and issues, implementing mitigation strategies and escalating significant risks as appropriate.
  • Manage project scope, performance, schedule, budget, forecast, quality, and resource utilization and prepare and present regular project status reports, recommendations and performance updates to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements, implementing corrective actions where necessary.
  • Lead project governance activities, including scope management, change control, and project close-out.
  • Contribute to the development of project proposals, funding applications, and project initiation activities to support business development and funding acquisition.
  • Ensure adherence to COVE’s project management best practices, industry standards, and all relevant regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with COVE’s policies and procedures, including human resources, safety, and operational standards.
  • Take on additional responsibilities as required to support the success and growth of COVE’s programs and strategic initiatives.
  • Occasional travel as required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline; an equivalent combination or education and experience will also be considered.
  • 5+ years managing and executing projects with demonstrated experience in project management and maintaining strong working relationships.
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada security clearance is required.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Familiarity with project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
  • Knowledge of risk management and the ability to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience in stakeholder management and relationship building.
  • Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative team environment.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, presentation and facilitation skills.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and software, including advanced skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Additional Assets: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Experience with Agile or other project management frameworks.
  • Experience with marine / ocean sector programs, or IT infrastructure.
  • Experience with defence, marine, or complex technology projects.
  • Experience working with government procurement, standards, or regulatory environments.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to learn and make an impact by working for a dynamic, growing company on meaningful projects that find solutions to real-life problems.
  • Comprehensive paid time off including vacation, personal sick time, and additional days for family illness or medical appointments.
  • Hybrid work model with flexibility to work remotely 1 day/week.
  • Team wide bonding activities and casual work environment.
  • Tech focused office location, convenient via transit and bike paths.
  • Employee wellbeing including full medical & dental benefits and a health spending account.
  • Group RRSP matching program & Income Insurance Plans.
  • Maternity & parental leave top-up allowance.
  • Learning and growth opportunities.
  • Employee referral program.
  • Competitive salary.

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

PMP

Location requirements

HybridDartmouthCanada

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