Program Lead / Manager

As a Project Manager, you will ensure adherence to and application of recognized PM principles under the leadership of a Program Executive. You will act as the focal point for all aspects of the account and provide the Program Executive with information necessary to manage the program. You will also be the primary customer contact and will manage all phases of the product lifecycle. This position does not have any direct reports and works as part of an Integrate Programs Team (IPT).,

• Accountable for cost, schedule, and delivery of Naval Handling production and support work packages


• Act as the focal point for all aspects related to the work packages and provide the Program Executive with information necessary to make senior level portfolio management decisions


• Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes and coordinates the preparation of business plans, work statements, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract


• Complete basis of estimates for supporting proposal and contractual change orders


• Assist in requirements analysis and development of statements of work


• Establish, develop, and maintain the work breakdown structure necessary to deliver the program


• Define Control Account level task schedules and appropriately constrain them to the milestones of their higher-level schedules


• Ensure the Management Control System requirements are followed for all control accounts under their control and ensure that the schedules and resource forecasts are fully integrated


• Identify and analyze significant actual or potential cost and/or schedule variances; resolve variance conflicts or concerns and integrate recovery plans where required


• Organize and chair schedule review meetings and highlight areas that require escalation to the Program Executive


• Ensure the implementation of effective and efficient risk management processes for requisite packages of work


• Ensure that key milestones and associated gate reviews are conducted, and project teams are fully prepared for the review on time to meet the business and customer requirements


• Conduct Project Management best practices and ensure the teams have access to delivery enabling tools and methods


• Implement lessons learnt process and application of it on requisite project elements


• Ability to travel up to 15%


Rolls-Royce is a Military Friendly Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.


• Minimum 3+ years of experience with a PMP OR 10 years of Program Management experience (without PMP)


• Post-secondary diploma or degree is required


• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance, which requires Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residence Status


Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technologist Diploma


• Experience with leading or managing cross functional teams


• Demonstrated capability with program management tools such as MS Project


• PMP Certification


• Financial modelling skills, budgeting, operations management


• Experience from naval, aerospace, automotive manufacturing, nuclear industry


Join us and you'll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for brilliance and innovation.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realize their full potential. You can learn more about our global Diversity and Inclusion strategy here.

At Rolls-Royce, we pioneer the power that matters to our customers, to society and to the planet. We're at the forefront of innovation and experience in the Marine sector, and our product portfolio ranges from standalone products to complex integrated systems including ship design. A leading provider of propulsion and handling solutions for the maritime offshore, merchant and naval markets, we have more than 4,000 customers, with 70 naval forces and over 30,000 commercial vessels using our equipment.