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Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Job in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listing for: Bluedrop Training & Simulation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-08
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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The Opportunity

Halifax, NS Education and Training Experienced Full-time Benefits:
Health Insurance Dental Insurance Paid Time Off Group RRSP Retirement Plans Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Wellness Programs

Bluedrop has partnered with Sky Alyne, the prime contractor, on the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program for the Government of Canada. This is Canada's next generation pilot and aircrew training program for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).

The FAcT Program will transform how the RCAF trains its next generation of pilots and rear crew. Combining live flying, advanced simulations, and classroom learning, this long-term program ensures aircrew are fully prepared for future operations.

As part of the Sky Alyne Team, Bluedrop is responsible for the development and implementation of the courseware training, on-going maintenance and support of the courseware, and much more!

Overview:

The Project Manager will be a critical part of the delivery team for Bluedrop on the FAcT Program, and this role will work in collaboration with our customers and other strategic partners to successfully deliver training development.

As the Project Manager, you have a passion for managing and exceeding client expectations at every turn, while ensuring a team of designers and developers meets all cost, schedule, scope, and quality requirements

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What you'll do

Responsibilities

  • Primary point of communication with client project authority

    Overall client escalation points if there are client concerns

    Keeping client informed of project status

    Negotiating changes and change orders when necessary

    Overall quality control of client deliverables
  • Participating in level of effort and cost estimating to support new opportunity development and closure
  • Reviewing, understanding, and managing contracts
  • Preparing project plans that will deliver contract requirements

  • Working collaboratively with resource managers to ensure required resources are identified to execute project plans

  • Providing updates regularly, including written status reports, noting that any deviations from the project plan must be explained; including estimate cost to complete and earned value variances, schedule variances and accomplishments to date, and issue and risks.

  • Monitoring project progress and reviewing status provided by project team members

  • Using formal methodology, procedural knowledge, and budget management experience to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget

  • Coordinating, planning, and scheduling production resources, and deliverables with broader PMO resource allocation and planning

  • Planning and tracking effort of the project team and supporting BTSI's processes for invoice generation

  • Other related duties as required

  • What you'll need

    Qualifications

  • 3-7 years of experience in project management or a related field.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills including:

    Ability to influence others to a desired outcome through building persuasive arguments based on logic and facts, coupled with the ability to anticipate, and respond to the needs and concerns of others.

    Ability to adapt to, and work effectively within, a variety of situations, and with various individuals or groups.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with an ability to handle multiple initiatives, and deadlines while keeping up with a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong presentation, facilitation, consulting, and relationship building skills.
  • Superior consultative skills with the ability to anticipate and interpret client needs and provide optimal solutions.
  • Must be able to work in a team environment.
  • Excellent listening and communication skills.
  • PMP certification an asset.
  • Experience with military projects/contracts an asset.
  • Experience with courseware and/or training development projects an asset.
  • Strong computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Project).
  • Must be able to obtain a Government of Canada NATO Secret security clearance.
  • We're looking for

    Core Skills

    Communication Contract Management Project Management Project Planning Quality Control Resource Allocation Working With Clients

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    A little bit about us

    Bluedrop Training & Simulation

    Bluedrop Training & Simulation designs, develops, and integrates advanced training solutions including state-of-the-art training and simulation products and highly interactive courseware and technical documentation. Our approach meets the demands of today's modern armed forces providing blended training solutions from the classroom through to simulated virtual environments aimed at improving safety, productivity, and efficiency. Bluedrop has developed a unique suite of cutting-edge virtual rear crew and hoist mission training systems and armored vehicle simulators.

    Bluedrop Training & Simulation is a small to medium-sized enterprise providing a strong value proposition offering Canadian designed and developed solutions. Typical customers include Tier one OEMs such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky (owned by Lockheed…

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