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Irving Consumer Products

Manager, Engineering

Dartmouth, NS, CanadaPosted 3 days ago
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Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and collaborative Manager, Engineering Performance to lead performance management across our engineering programs. In this role, you will serve as a key partner to Delivery and Design Directors, ensuring cost, schedule, and scope alignment while driving excellence in project execution.

You will oversee Engineering Performance processes, support Earned Value Management (EVM) and lead a team responsible for integrating work planning across multiple sub-teams in a complex, matrixed environment.

  • Provide updates on engineering performance (cost, schedule, scope) to Delivery and Design Directors 
  • Support and ensure effective Earned Value Management (EVM) practices across Engineering 
  • Coordinate work planning and resource alignment across all Delivery and Design sub-teams 
  • Oversee integration of activities into the work management system (ADO) 
  • Manage business administration processes including PO management, task authorizations, and financial tracking 
  • Support CAMs with change management processes and documentation 
  • Lead and develop the Engineering Performance team
  • Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation required 
  • 10+ years of experience in project management within the defense or heavy industry sector 
  • 5+ years in an engineering leadership or management role 
  • Proven experience in: 
    • Naval shipbuilding or large-scale industrial fabrication projects
    • Earned Value Management (EVM) practices
    • Complex, cross-functional project environments

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) 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.

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