IT Project Manager, Halifax

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Irving Shipbuilding is one of the most modern 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 role, you will serve as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, helping turn business needs into practical technology solutions. Success requires strong relationship-building skills, curiosity, and the ability to navigate complex situations to identify challenges, evaluate options, and deliver results.

You will lead IT projects and enhancements, working closely with stakeholders to understand priorities and delivering solutions that deliver meaningful value. This is an opportunity to play a hands-on role in shaping and delivering technology initiatives that support operational excellence and continuous improvement.

If you enjoy collaborating with people, solving business challenges, and delivering successful technology outcomes, we'd like to hear from you.

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).

  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with business stakeholders, gaining insight into operational goals, challenges, and emerging needs

  • Facilitate discussions with stakeholders to identify, define, and document business problems and desired outcomes before determining solution options

  • Lead the delivery of IT projects and enhancements through all stages of the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business objectives and expected benefits

  • Manage project activities including scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, issues, dependencies, and stakeholder engagement

  • Execute projects using established project management methodologies, developing and maintaining project plans, stage gates, deliverables, and governance processes to ensure successful delivery

  • Identify opportunities to improve business processes, systems, reporting, and automation capabilities, translating ideas into actionable initiatives and enhancements

  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, or Engineering

  • 5+ years of project management and IT experience with demonstrated career progression

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent designation

  • Strong relationship-building, leadership, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills

  • Demonstrated ability to work through ambiguity, analyze complex challenges, and drive decisions and outcomes

  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

  • Proven ability to influence stakeholders, exercise sound judgment, and apply analytical thinking to decision-making

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