Program Manager, River Class Destroyer

Fleetway is seeking a Program Manager to lead the schedule, scope, and budget of the River Class Destroyer (RCD) Program. This role is central to supporting Canada’s naval fleet by guiding engineering and technical teams and ensuring program activities are delivered with precision, quality, and strong fiscal management.

The Program Manager, RCD will work closely with the Technical Delivery Leads to make sure scope and quality are managed throughout the program. You will be accountable for the overall direction and performance of the engineering and technical delivery teams within the AOPS project tasks for which Fleetway is responsible. You will provide direction and leadership to delivery teams to promote customer service excellence and best in class solutions. 

Reporting to the Portfolio Manager, the Program Manager, RCD monitors and reports progress of the RCD Program with respect to schedules and budgets and will work closely with the Cost Account Managers on the client side. The Program Manager, RCD coordinates all project management to maintain acceptable project cost & schedule performance. The Program Manager, RCD works with all Fleetway stakeholders to ensure that the delivery team is fully enabled to meet the current and upcoming needs of Program requirements.

If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for program leadership and want to contribute to impactful, mission‑critical marine engineering work, we’d love to hear from you.

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for scope, schedule, cost, and performance of the RCD Program.
• Lead and direct engineering and technical delivery teams to achieve contractual, quality, and client requirements.
• Partner with Technical Delivery and Portfolio leadership to manage program direction, priorities, and risk.
• Oversee execution of large, complex engineering programs, ensuring delivery on time and within approved budgets.
• Monitor and report program performance, including schedule, cost, and Earned Value metrics, to internal and external stakeholders.
• Integrate and coordinate multiple internal teams and subcontractors to optimize delivery outcomes.
• Represent the program with customers and senior stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
• Ensure program governance, controls, and management processes are followed and continuously improved.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and 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.

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