On-site/ Remote/ Hybrid: Onsite Job Type: Permanent As Program Manager, Halifax Class Work Period Contracts (HCWPC), you will be responsible for the strategic oversight, governance, and performance of the HCWPC portfolio at Davie. This includes establishing and leading Program Management Centre of Excellence (PM CoE) to enable consistent project delivery, organizational capability development, and continuous improvement across all Halifax-class frigate repair and maintenance projects. Reporting to the Vice-President, Ship Repair, the Program Manager, HCWPC, ensures alignment with corporate strategy, stakeholder expectations, and operational excellence.

Define and lead the PMO (Program Management Office)/PM CoE vision, scope, and governance model. Establish portfolio management processes, performance reporting structures, and governance gates. Standardize project management methodologies, templates, and tools across the HCWPC program.

Implement project lifecycle, risk, change, and quality management processes. Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and maturity models to measure and improve program performance. Recruit, train, and mentor PMO and project staff to build a high-performing team.

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Maintain a program management skills inventory and leadership talent pipeline. Select and implement project portfolio management (PPM) systems and tools.

Ensure data integrity, integration, and effective tool adoption across the organization. Lead communication and change management initiatives for PMO and PM CoE rollout.



Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal stakeholders, client representatives, and project teams.

Promote consistent governance, transparency, and alignment across all HCWPC projects. Monitor program and PMO effectiveness through KPIs, audits, and stakeholder feedback. Conduct performance reviews and support career development for PMO and project staff.

Ensure all team members receive appropriate training and development aligned with their roles. Collaborate with the Human Resources and Health, Safety, and Environment Departments to address performance and compliance matters.

Strategic Thinking: Aligns program execution with long-term organizational goals and adapts to evolving priorities. Builds trust, manages expectations, and drives consensus across diverse stakeholder groups. Fosters a high-performance culture by mentoring, engaging, and empowering teams to achieve excellence.

Exercises sound judgment under pressure, balancing risks, resources, and business outcomes. Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in program and project management, including leadership of complex, multi-project portfolios in marine or industrial sectors. Demonstrated experience managing Government Marine Level 3 maintenance programs with a cumulative minimum of 1 000 000 labour hours.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field; an advanced degree or PMP certification is an asset. Deep understanding of project and program delivery phases, portfolio management, and performance measurement. Proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM – ANSI/EIA-748B), risk management, and change control.

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