Senior Program Specialist Full Time

The Senior Program Specialist’s responsibilities will be divided across two naval surface programs. They will establish the policies and procedures and lead the development of program management plans. They will work with internal and external partners to establish policies and procedures, manage contract amendments, develop strategic agreements, and develop the contracting methodology for dockings on a new program. Additionally, this role will involve working with our partners to define performance measures, drive quality control improvements, provide input into program risk management, and enhance cost control measures and procedures.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at Victoria Shipyards.

What you’ll do

• Assists senior Program Management in the coordination and execution of assigned program and project activities and deliverables.
• Works closely with various departments and the client to ensure the programs deliver on expectations
• Initiates, sets and delivers program goals that align with business objectives
• Maintains strong and effective relationships with internal and external partners
• Develops or assists in the generation of management plans, proposals, business cases, estimates, risk mitigation actions, plans and schedules
• Provides project management support in the coordination and execution of assigned projects. Works closely with cross-discipline shipyard teams, including but not limited to estimating, commercial, project controls, engineering and ILS
• Controls and monitors the work, collating the data and KPIs to measure performance
• Produces management reports and presentations that demonstrate project/program status against established goals and plans
• Attends and, as required, moderates regular review meetings
• Collaborates with both internal and external partners to resolve outstanding issues
• Responsible for the application of a suitable program management framework, ensuring that gate reviews are conducted at appropriate points during the program lifecycle
• Other duties as assigned

What you’ll bring

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, accounting or business is preferred
• 5-8 years experience in heavy industry (manufacturing, shipbuilding, ship repair or construction)
• Preferences may given to applicants who are certified or actively working towards a project management qualification
• Demonstrated experience with complex projects and/or programs, including RFP/RFQ responses and bid proposals
• Detailed understanding of project management techniques and methods
• Excellent judgement and prioritization skills
• Effective and efficient communication
• Strong report writing skills, both business and technical.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to and some experience with developing strategy
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with Government of Canada contracting
• Effectively manages conflict
• Excellent computer skills

Why you’ll love working here

• This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience.
• We also provide a best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including such things as full health care (e.g. unlimited physiotherapy), dental, vision, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, wellness/fitness reimbursement for memberships or registration fees, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

The estimated salary for this position is $103,500 – $126,500. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skillset and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

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This position is eligible for Canadians of all ages