Project Manager, Ship Repair

Ready to lead complex projects that keep Canada's fleets operational? As a Project Manager, Ship Repair, you'll oversee the full lifecycle of major docking work periods, from planning and estimating through execution, delivery, and close-out.

In this high-impact role, you'll collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive project success, enhance repair processes, and ensure contractual, schedule, cost, and quality objectives are met. This is an opportunity to shape the delivery of large-scale ship repair programs while contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

If you're a results-driven project leader looking to make an impact in a dynamic marine environment, apply today and help deliver the future of ship repair.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in managing change on each Docking Work Period. This will require Interfacing with the enterprise and Canada to manage change that impacts the execution of work on each ship.
• Ensure customer expectations are understood and aligned with contractual requirements.
• Communicate with customers and internal/external stakeholders as required.
• Play a key role in managing performance of the Ship Repair Program including work execution. Lead and support regular stakeholder reviews, that can include scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk and safety.
• Contribute and lead improvement initiatives to help ensure continuous improvement is embedded with ship repair to ensure docking work periods meet the operational needs of Canada (including the RCN).
• Report to the Program Manager and provide leadership to the Program team fostering a positive and productive working environment.
• Support the Program governance structure including reporting requirements, budget management and risk management.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree, in business administration, engineering or related discipline.
• MBA, MASc, or equivalent considered an asset.
• Formal Project Management Qualification preferred.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in a project management position in shipbuilding and defense preferred.
• Knowledge in naval design or project build sectors, large scope national contracts or heavy industrial sectors an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to apply core Project Management processes: scheduling, lean methodologies, budgeting and cost forecasting, performance tracking, risk management.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, energetic, and results‑focused.
• Proven leadership and effective teamwork abilities.

Due to the nature of work Irving Shipbuilding does, all successful applicants must meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Please note this position requires a full-time, in-office presence.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.

By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.

At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.

We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.