Lead ship readiness and sustainment for Thales in a hybrid Deputy Program Manager role based in Ottawa, Victoria, or Halifax. Direct complex maritime delivery.

As Deputy Program Manager, you will support the AJISS Program and Royal Canadian Navy mission readiness objectives. You will manage Short Work Periods, Docking Work Periods, Deployed Support, sustainment, and supply chain activities. The position requires project management, stakeholder influence, and cross-functional leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

- Ensure AJISS Ship Readiness and Sustainment contract obligations
- Lead marine operations across vessel support activities
- Manage contract risks with program and government partners
- Maintain schedules using critical path analysis




- Prepare performance reports and financial forecasts

Requirements:

- Ten years’ maritime or industrial operations management experience
- Ten years’ progressively responsible leadership experience
- Project Manager certification, IPMA, PMP, or equivalent
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant proven experience
- Eligibility for controlled access and Canadian NATO Secret clearance

Apply maritime operations, project leadership, and stakeholder management expertise to strengthen Thales AJISS vessel readiness delivery.

📌 Deputy Program Manager Ship Readiness (Ottawa)
🏢 Thales Group
📍 Ottawa