Project Management Specialist

Description

At General Dynamics Land Systems we put our Customers at the centre of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable the people who serve drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers.

The Project Management Specialist opening is a current vacant position at General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada.  The base salary hiring range for this position is $68,000 to $89,000 per year. Once in the role, successful candidates will have the opportunity to progress through the full salary range based on performance. This range reflects the base salary only and does not include additional components of our total compensation package, such as our incentive award program and other rewards like health benefits, employee profit-sharing, retirement savings, and more. If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss all details of our total rewards offering with you.

Role Overview:

As part of the ILS Integrated Product Team (IPT) within The Power Team at GDLS-C, the Project Management Specialist will take on a key role in planning, coordinating, and executing LVM supportability efforts. Responsibilities will include overseeing various aspects of ILS—such as analysis, technical publications, training, provisioning, and in-service support—to ensure GDLS products deliver optimal performance throughout their lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage all aspects of LVM supportability, including logistics analysis, technical documentation, training, and sustainment planning.
• Liaise with subcontractors to ensure logistics deliverables meet ILS requirements and are completed on schedule.
• Partner closely with Program and Engineering teams to align schedules, resolve day-to-day issues, and deliver integrated solutions.
• Support Contract Change Proposal (CCP) and Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) processes, ensuring timely and effective implementation of changes.
• Assist with Logistics Support Analysis and Technical Publications development to meet customer needs.
• Execute projects for scope, cost, and schedule control using EVMS and departmental tools.
• Investigate and recommend corrective actions for logistics-related issues identified in test activities.
• Attend customer and subcontractor meetings as required, supporting communication and alignment on deliverables.

Required Qualifications:

• University degree or college diploma.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in logistics, supportability, or related disciplines.
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Strong communication, organization, and prioritization abilities.
• High interpersonal skill level with a proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proactive self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Ability to travel up to 15% (domestic) and 15% (international); must possess or be able to obtain a valid passport.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience across ILS disciplines (logistics, training, supply support, in-service support).
• Familiarity with heavy vehicle or military system maintenance and support.
• Knowledge of standards and tools such as S1000D, Arbortext, IsoDraw, VisMockup, MIL-STD-1388, -40051, GEIA-STD-0007B, and SLICWave.
• Customer-facing experience supporting sustainment or bid and proposal activities.

Physical Conditions and Hazards:

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

Physical Demands Description:

Usual mobility demands required are standing, walking, sitting, and stair climbing to access upper offices.

Equipment Utilized:

• 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.