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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in Operations Management within maritime or industrial environments, focusing on Ship Readiness and Sustainment. Proven ability to lead large-scale programs, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and implement operational improvements while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
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Operations ManagementProject Management CertificationLeadership ExperienceStakeholder EngagementRisk Management
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Hard Skills
Program ManagementFinancial ForecastingPerformance Metrics DevelopmentCritical Path AnalysisOperational Improvement ImplementationSupply Chain ManagementGovernance Framework EstablishmentContract ManagementDigital ModernizationMulti-Year Investment Planning
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsCoaching and MentoringRelationship BuildingDecision MakingInfluencing Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)IPMA Certification
Industry Keywords
Maritime EnvironmentNaval In-Service SupportDefense EnvironmentControlled Goods ProgramCanadian NATO Secret ClearanceRelational ContractingPerformance-Based Contracting
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPMP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Ensure successful execution of AJISS In-Service Support activities related to Ship Readiness & Sustainment
- Deliver contract obligations in full, on time, to quality and cost requirements
- Act as delegated authority of the Program Manager for Ship Readiness & Sustainment activities
- Provide executive-level recommendations on program performance, operational effectiveness, strategy implementation, and business transformation
- Collaborate with the Client and Thales departments to meet vessel capability, readiness, and availability objectives
- Lead marine operations management across Docking Work Periods, Short Work Periods, Deployed Support, Sustainment, and Supply Chain management
- Develop and implement accountability programs for subordinates
- Maintain effective relationships with the Client community
- Manage the overall Ship Readiness & Sustainment risk profile
- Build strategic relationships with senior Government representatives, Royal Canadian Navy leadership, Thales executives, and industry partners
- Identify, resolve, or escalate key risks and issues
- Lead, coach, support, and delegate to a cross-disciplinary integrated team
- Identify and implement operational improvements and support Thales initiatives
- Make complex business and operational decisions within delegated authority
- Develop inputs to annual operating plans
- Prepare financial forecasts and manage multi-year investment plans, budgets, and subcontractor expenditures
- Establish governance frameworks, performance metrics, decision-making processes, and program controls
- Ensure monthly Performance Management reports are prepared and submitted on time
- Develop operational innovation, digital modernization, and future capability expansion opportunities
- Maintain project schedules and use critical path analysis
- Promote Thales Health, Safety and Environmental programs
- Recruit, interview, select, and hire employees with Human Resources
- Coach, mentor, and develop staff, including onboarding and career development planning
- Embed and utilize a Lessons Learned culture
- Support delivery of solutions and project status at customer meetings as required
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum of ten years’ experience in Operations Management role in a maritime or industrial environment or related field with a project value greater than $5,000,000 CAD per year
- Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience managing large-scale, multi-disciplinary programs, operational transformation initiatives, or complex portfolios within a matrixed environment
- Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple priorities
- Experience interfacing and influencing various internal/external stakeholders
- Certified Project Manager or equivalent (IPMA and/or PMP certification)
- Experience within operations management, procurement, or warehouse environments
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management or relevant proven experience
- Applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for access to controlled technical information
- Must be eligible for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program
- Able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance
- Preferred: Experience with Naval In-Service Support activities and working within or leading In-Service Support Programs
- Preferred: Experience working within a defense environment
- Preferred: Experience managing in a performance-based contract environment
- Preferred: Relational Contracting experience
- Preferred: Master’s degree in Engineering or Business/Project Management related field
Benefits
Comp & perks- Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program
- Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period
- Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave
- Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability
- Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership
- Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity
- Interview accommodations for applicants who require them