Posted 23 days ago
Project Manager
@ Aplin
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Overview
Aplin is hiring a Project Manager for a defence and maritime technology company that builds advanced systems for naval and military customers. The role leads complex technical projects from planning through delivery, covering budgets, schedules, risks and customer reporting. Candidates must be eligible for a Canadian Controlled Goods assessment and a Canadian Reliability or NATO Secret security clearance.
Responsibilities:
- Lead cross-functional project teams and keep projects on track
- Develop proposals, quotations, scopes, schedules and budgets
- Manage timelines, milestones, costs and deliverables
- Track performance using Earned Value Management
- Prepare status reports and presentations for customers
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years of project management experience, ideally in defence or aerospace
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or related field, or equivalent
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Project
- Understanding of budgets, financial reporting and EVM
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- PMP certification is an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-14
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Project management |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | PMP |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Business, Project Management |
| Security clearance | Secret |
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Aplin has partnered with a leading defence and maritime technology company that develops advanced systems and solutions for naval and military customers worldwide. They are looking for a Project Manager to lead complex technical projects from planning through delivery. You’ll work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Contracts, and Supply Chain to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to customer requirements. Due to the nature of the projects, candidates must be eligible to obtain a Canadian Controlled Goods assessment and a Canadian Reliability and/or NATO Secret security clearance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional project teams and keep projects on track
- Develop project proposals, quotations, scopes, schedules, and budgets
- Manage project timelines, milestones, costs, and deliverables
- Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions when needed
- Coordinate resources across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance
- Identify and manage project risks and opportunities
- Track project progress using Earned Value Management (EVM) and other metrics
- Prepare project status reports and presentations for customers and internal leadership
- Manage customer and subcontractor relationships
- Review project deliverables for accuracy and completeness
- Identify opportunities to improve project processes and delivery
- Escalate issues and work with stakeholders to resolve them
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of project management experience, ideally in:
- Defence
- Aerospace
- Manufacturing
- Other complex technical environments
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field — or equivalent experience
- PMP certification or equivalent is an asset
- Strong experience with project scheduling, reporting, and performance tracking
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Project
- Understanding of project budgets, financial reporting, and Earned Value Management
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working with customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams
At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
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