Irving Shipbuilding is one of the most modern shipyards in North America, defined by its pace and appetite for change. We are building more than 20 Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships and River‑Class Destroyers as part of Canada’s largest and most complex shipbuilding initiative. If you’re curious and motivated by a fast‑moving environment and want to contribute to building ships with state‑of‑the‑art naval technology, this opportunity is for you.

In this role, you will act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, managing a portfolio of IT implementation projects and enhancements, and partnering closely with business leaders to identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and ways of working. The position requires full‑time on‑site presence.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders, developing an understanding of operational priorities, challenges, and opportunities

Facilitate discussions with stakeholders to identify, define, and document business problems and desired outcomes before determining solution options

Lead the delivery of IT implementation projects and enhancements through all stages of the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business objectives and expected perks

Manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks,



issues, dependencies, and stakeholder communications to support successful outcomes

Implement projects using established project management methodologies, developing and maintaining project plans, stage gates, deliverables, and governance processes to ensure successful delivery

Identify opportunities to improve business processes, systems, reporting, and automation capabilities, translating ideas into actionable initiatives and enhancements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

5+ years of project management and IT experience with demonstrated career progression

Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent designation

Strong relationship‑building, leadership, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills

Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, solve complex business problems, and drive decisions to completion

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Decision‑making capability with sound judgment and analytical support

Must meet Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements

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📌 IT Project Manager, Halifax (Nova Scotia)
🏢 J.D. Irving
📍 Nova Scotia