Manager, Oceanic Software

Job Posting Title Manager, Oceanic Software Job Category Engineering Development and Support Language Requirements English / Anglais Flexible Work Agreement Type Hybrid / Hybride Posting End Date  Job Grade L1 Zone B Pay Range Commensurate with Experience / Selon l’expérience

Directs the management of the segment of FDS (Flight Data Systems) domestic/oceanic projects for Oceanic software components as it pertains to:

• Project Planning
• Project Forecasting
• Procurement
• Life Cycle Support of deployed systems
• Supporting customer requests for Change Requests
• Recruiting Develops and supports Policies, Procedures and Standards to ensure that the various in-service systems are maintained and enhanced to meet all safety, operational and efficiency requirements.

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive workforce

• Directs the life cycle support and enhancement of Oceanic software to position the services with respect to current customer needs with reasonable flexibility regarding possible new customer demands and new services or level of services.
• Maintains service standards and safety requirements, monitors operational performance, and resolves operational and technical problems.
• Contributes to efficient management of resources by being involved in the designing of cost-effective engineering solutions, technology applications and process for upgrades and replacements that promote the highest level of transportation safety.
• Manages a segment of the Flight Data Systems Engineering ATM budget.
• Effectively communicates the program to key internal and external stakeholders.
• Leads a team of professional and technical specialists creates a positive environment that enables staff motivation and commitment to the function’s mandate and objectives.
• Participates in the development of strategies, policies, and procedures.

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent education and experience supplemented by some experience in Air Traffic Management Systems.
• Current and in-depth knowledge of rapidly evolving industry trends, computing and communications technology and products and services available in the ATM community.
• Thorough knowledge and extensive experience in the development, testing, implementation and life cycle support of complex, safety critical ATC systems.
• Good knowledge of NAV CANADA's business and operational mandate, strategic objectives, accountability framework, corporate values and principles including how these relate to project objectives and staff and personal development.
• Knowledge and experience in management techniques and processes including business case analysis, project management, finance, and human resources.
• Thorough knowledge and extensive experience in directing software projects by program planning, budgeting, preparing work plans, scheduling activities, setting priorities, and assigning resources to meet objectives and deadlines.
• Good knowledge of procurement policies, tendering processes, proposal evaluations and contracting mechanisms.
• 8 years of experience in management within a mission critical systems or Air Traffic Management System organization.

• Clear, concise, and effective written and verbal communication skills to draft strategies, policies, procedures, systems, and business cases and explain project and resource development tools, equipment, and services, to internal and external stake holders.
• Ability to negotiate deliverables with industry, consultants and project members when coordinating projects.
• Persuasiveness to present plans and…