IT Project Manager

Irving Shipbuilding is one of the most modern shipyards in North America, defined by its pace and appetite for change. Irving Shipbuilding is building more than 20 Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships and River-Class Destroyers as part of the largest and most complex shipbuilding initiative in Canadian history. If you’re curious and motivated by a fast-moving environment and want to contribute to building ships with state-of-the-art naval technology this opportunity is for you.

In this role, you will act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams. Success requires curiosity, strong communication skills, and the ability to work through ambiguity to define problems, evaluate options, and lead the delivery of solutions. You will manage a portfolio of IT implementation projects and enhancements while partnering closely with business leaders to identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and ways of working.

If you enjoy building relationships, solving complex business problems, and delivering meaningful technology outcomes, we'd like to hear from you.

This position requires full-time on-site presence.

All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders, developing an understanding of operational priorities, challenges, and opportunities

Facilitate discussions with stakeholders to identify, define, and document business problems and desired outcomes before determining solution options

Lead the delivery of IT implementation projects and enhancements through all stages of the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business objectives and expected benefits

Manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, issues, dependencies, and stakeholder communications to support successful outcomes

Implement projects using established project management methodologies, developing and maintaining project plans, stage gates, deliverables, and governance processes to ensure successful delivery

Identify opportunities to improve business processes, systems, reporting, and automation capabilities , translating ideas into actionable initiatives and enhancements

• Education Required:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, or Engineering
• 5+ years of project management and IT experience with demonstrated career progression
• Strong relationship-building, leadership, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills

Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, solve complex business problems, and drive decisions to completion

An exceptional communicator, both written and verbal

An influential decision maker with sound judgment and analytical support

The belief that what people experience matters more than technology is part of our foundational core. We also believe that our ability as a team grows exponentially when we share success. These centering values – some of our non-negotiables - guide our decisions and inform how we show up daily. Join a team that aims to simplify the path forward and inspire commitment.

With over 380 employees centralized in Saint John, Fredericton, Dieppe and Halifax, we offerthe opportunity to create real value by helping people and businesses work smarter. JDI IT supports the entire J.D. Irving Limited group of companies which means we offer opportunities and experiences across a wide breadth of IT areas, businesses and industries.

As a member of theJDI IT team, you will be a key player in enabling the business to win by overcoming obstacles and “getting it done”!

We believe in the power of diverse teams and invest in continuous professional growth. We are seeking naturally curious change makers looking to join a collaborative and motivated team.

Come help JDI IT Raise the Bar!

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D.…