Irving Shipbuilding is one of the most up-to-date shipyards in North America, defined by its pace and appetite for change. Irving Shipbuilding is building more than 20 Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships and River-Class Destroyers as part of the largest and most complex shipbuilding initiative in Canadian history. 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 dynamic role, we are looking for change leaders, who can connect with people, drive conversations, direct resources, and pivot on a dime. The Project Manager will play a critical role in the delivery of projects and getting things over the line. If you are looking for your next challenge, this is a unique opportunity to be part of transforming the way technology drives business.

Now is your chance to join our team to make a lasting impact on a national venture as a Project Manager.

This position requires full-time on-site presence.

All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Responsibilities





- Work alongside a diverse team supporting the technology landscape established to manufacture the River-Class Destroyers as part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy
- Lead the delivery of IT initiatives through all stages of the project lifecycle
- Management of all IT project requirements and artifacts, such as scope, schedule, cost, resourcing, risk, change and quality management
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and project deliverables, leveraging Microsoft Azure DevOps for full artifact traceability
- Manage communications at all levels of the organization and across various industry partners engaged on the River-Class Destroyer Program
- Proactively engage in coaching of team members and foster innovative and creative thinking

Qualifications

- Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, or Engineering
- 5+ years of project management and IT experience with demonstrated career progression
- Strong people and process, leadership, and management skills
- Able to problem solve and provide solutions with the right sense of urgency
- An exceptional communicator, both written and verbal
- An influential decision maker with sound judgment and analytical support

Job Info

- Job Identification 9955
- Job Category IT, Telecom & Internet
- Posting Date 05/15/2026, 04:20 PM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 35 Micmac Blvd, Dartmouth, NS, B3A 4Y8, CA

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