Project Manager, Operations Manager

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

City:
Ottawa

Organizational Unit:
Digital Technologies

Classification:
RCO

Tenure:
Term

Duration: 3 years

Language Requirements:
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Work arrangements:
Due to the nature of the work, this position may be eligible for a limited hybrid arrangement. Alternative arrangements may be considered to accommodate candidates.

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC). We are looking for a Project Manager to support significant projects in the defense application field at Digital Technologies Research. The ideal candidate shares NRC’s core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

• Coordinate R&D projects at various TRL levels while supporting scientific and technical authorities in advanced machine vision for defence and security applications.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, statements of work, budgets, schedules, and risk management frameworks in alignment with NRC’s project management standards.
• Coordinate the work of multidisciplinary teams across NRC research centres and partner organizations.
• Coordinate technological trials involving clients, other NRC research centres, and end-users of the technologies in demanding testing environments.
• Coordinate procurement activities and follow purchasing progress to ensure delivery of required goods and services meets target deadlines.
• Manage project resources and ensure compliance with NRC financial, procurement and security policies.
• Identify and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, lessons learned, and continuous improvement of NRC’s project management practices.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science is required.
• Graduation in business administration or a program specializing in project management would be an asset.
• Formal designation as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from PMI would be considered an asset.

Experience

• Experience supporting the management of projects involving multi-disciplinary teams and multi-partner resources.
• Experience applying project management and using project management software tools in an R&D environment.
• Experience developing and managing effective working relationships between organizations.
• Experience managing complex R&D or technology development projects, preferably within the defence, security, or advanced imaging sectors.
• Experience with Government of Canada procurement process is an asset.
• Experience coordinating and/or organizing field trials is an asset.

Secret clearance required. A thorough security clearance process will be applied, including verification of background information over a period of 10 years.

Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC.

Technical competencies

• Extensive knowledge of project management theory, procedures and practices and project management software tools.
• Knowledge of the business environment relevant to the defence and security industrial sector.
• Working knowledge of performance measurement and/or evaluation frameworks, principles and techniques.
• Familiarity with defence and security standards, controlled goods regulations, and information classification.
• Working knowledge of reporting in the SAP business system software and/or relevant project management software.

Behavioural competencies

• Client focus (Level
  3).
• Communication (Level
  3).
• Organizational and environmental awareness (Level
  3).
• Results orientation (Level
  3).
• Self-knowing and self-development (Level
  2).
• Teamwork (Level
  3).

This position is classified as a Research Council Officer (RCO). Candidates are remunerated based on expertise, outcomes and impacts of prior work experience relative to the level. Salary ranges from $64,739 to $183,010 per annum. The incumbent receives a Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year. Additional benefits include a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, and supports to enhance well‑being.

• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with NRC directives.
• A pre‑qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one‑year period.
• Travel and field work may be required.
• Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.