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Project Manager
@ KNDS Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
KNDS Canada is hiring an experienced Project Manager to lead operational, technical and fleet-support projects in a defense environment under the LTSS contract. The role covers planning and resource allocation, configuration management and coordination with KNDS System Engineering, with a focus on cost reduction, quality and fleet availability. The posting states a full-time, permanent position paying from CA$100,000 per year, on site.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and lead day-to-day project operations
- Oversee configuration management and obsolescence analysis
- Allocate personnel and resources to meet timelines
- Drive cost-reduction and quality initiatives
- Monitor KPIs, risks and deliverables
Requirements summary:
- Experienced project manager in a defense environment
- Strong leadership and structured project management approach
- Ability to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Project management |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Transit support |
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KNDS Canada
Pay: From CA$100,000.00 per year
Job description:
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate operational, technical, and fleet-support projects within a defense environment. The successful candidate will ensure mission-critical program performance, maintain high operational availability, and support engineering, configuration, and sustainment activities across the LTSS contract. This role requires strong leadership, a structured project management approach, and the ability to coordinate with internal stakeholders, external partners, and system engineering functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project & Operational Managment
- Plan, organize, and lead day-to-day project operations to exceed internal and external customer expectations.
Technical & Engineering Coordination
- Oversee configuration management, obsolescence analysis, and technical documentation updates.
- Act as a key interface between operational teams and the KNDS System Engineering division.
- Ensure project activities comply with applicable defense, CAF/DND, and engineering requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with program and organizational strategy.
Resource & Risk Management
- Allocate personnel and resources efficiently to meet project timelines and contractual obligations.
- Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure on-time project execution.
- Recommend, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, and performance standards.
Cost & Quality Optimization
- Drive cost-reduction initiatives across all aspects of the LTSS contract.
- Maintain awareness of best practices in production, fleet, and project management.
- Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and configuration control standards (ISO, LTSC, internal requirements).
- Develop detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and resource allocations to support program objectives.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators, project progress, risks, and deliverables.
- Conduct regular structural and technical audits to ensure compliance with defense and organizational standards.
- Increase fleet and system availability while reducing unnecessary costs and maintaining quality and reliability standards.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work Location: In person
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