Project Management Senior Specialist

Description

With over 40 years of fielding Canadian military vehicles, General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada has a proven capability of supporting our armed forces over the long haul. Recently, we successfully completed the upgrade of the Canadian Army’s LAV III fleet, providing it with a flexible, multipurpose capability to effectively respond to a full range of operations, ensuring that the LAV remains the backbone of the Canadian Army. The Military Truck programs opportunity expands on this capability into adjacent market segments of logistical trucks and ancillary equipment. If you have, the pedigree needed to fulfill the commitment, innovation and record of accomplishment for on time delivery of projects, this opportunity is for you.

Position Description:

As part of the ILS Integrated Product Team (IPT) within The Power Team at GDLS-C, the Project Management Senior Specialist will take on a lead role in ensuring the long-term supportability, reliability, and maintainability of our vehicle systems. The role will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with engineering, program management, and subcontractor teams to deliver exceptional logistics products and support solutions to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution and coordination of ILS efforts within the Logistics Vehicle Modernization (LVM) Program’s Integrated Product Team (IPT).
• Manage multiple aspects of LVM supportability, including reliability and maintainability, logistics analysis, technical publications, training, provisioning, supply support, and equipment fielding.
• Oversee service support, repair, overhaul, and major repair programs.
• Manage subcontractors to ensure logistics deliverables meet requirements and schedules.
• Liaise with Program and Engineering teams to maintain alignment on schedule, scope, and technical issues.
• Coordinate change and configuration control processes (CCP/ECP) to support continuous improvement.
• Lead assigned projects for scope, cost, and schedule, using Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Support root cause investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Present logistics content at design reviews, customer meetings, and technical reviews.
• Manage and respond to customer correspondence relating to ILS products and deliverables.

Required Qualifications:

• University Degree or College Diploma in a relevant discipline
• 7-9 years relevant experience
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Strong communication, organization and prioritization skills
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment
• Proactive, with the ability to work with limited guidance
• Ability to travel (15% Cdn) and (15% US & Int'l) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in ILS disciplines, including logistics, training, supply support, and in-service support
• Proficient knowledge in the operation, maintenance, and support of heavy vehicles and military equipment
• Understanding of R&M, maintenance and logistics analyses (e.g LCC, FMEA, MTA, LSAR, RBD, FTA, LORA, Sparing, etc.)
• Experience with standards and tools used in the production of ILS products, e.g. S1000D, Arbortext, IsoDraw, VisMockup, MIL-STD-1388, -40051, GEIA-Std-0007b, and SLICwave
• Experience dealing with customer support requirements and/or attending customer logistics conferences/meetings
• Knowledge and/or experience in the application of relevant military standards, military equipment usage and doctrine
• Prior experience with preparation of Bid & Proposal documents

Physical Conditions and Hazards:

The conditions in which an individual or staff works, including but not limited to such things as amenities, physical environment, stress and noise levels, degree of safety or danger, temperature, location.

• Nature of Supervision: Minimal (Self-directed work)
• Work Interruptions and Distractions: Medium/significant,
• Physical Environment: Office
• Hazards: NA

Physical Demands Description: This section objectively captures and describes the physical demands that are required to perform a particular job or role. Usually completed by the ergonomist   Usual mobility demands required are standing, walking, sitting, and stair climbing to access upper offices.

Equipment Utilized: This section describes the type of equipment an employee is required to use:   Computer   Phone   Mobile device

Medical Surveillance May include: Anthropometrical Size Restrictions depending on task

Personal Protective Equipment: Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection. extraction coveralls)

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is committed to providing all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of the employment process. We welcome and encourage applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous Persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or expression.

If you require an accommodation to assist you with any aspect of the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs. Contact londonHR@gdls.com if you need accommodation.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.