Project Management Specialist

Location and Posting

Location:

London, Canada
Date Posted:
Oct 17, 2025

Requisition
Job Category:
Manufacturing & Skilled Trades

Career Level:

P54 - Specialist
Remote Work Options:
Onsite
Clearance Type:
Ability to obtain

• Provide direct support to the Canadian CSS Project Management Team members and Area Manager
• Thrive and react in a fast-paced environment with constant priority changes while maintaining focus and professionalism for clients / customers at all times
• Execution of CSS contracted deliverables, which includes ensuring adherence to schedules, strategy, development, reviews, and delivery
• Conduct detailed monitoring of all Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and scheduling for CSS Elements, initiate Baseline Change Request (BCR) and schedule adjustments as necessary to address and prevent EVMS variance scenarios
• Provide direct and indirect support for the entire organization when CSS capabilities are needed, while ensuring all work is funded & supported
• Manage CSS vehicle builds, reworks, retrofits, and testing(s) which includes the coordination of parts, vehicles, and equipment
• Support the training department with customer schedule shifts, funding changes, supplier information, and miscellaneous actions
• Provide overall Internal and External Status and Metrics Reporting information for CSS Elements
• Provide reach-back support for Field Service Representatives (FSRs) who are deployed or on location
• Prepare and conduct CSS relevant presentations for Program Reviews, Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Management Team Meetings and other senior leadership briefings and presentations as required
• Conduct and lead CSS in the development of Contract Change Proposals (CCPs) along with Bid & Proposals (B&P) activities ensuring hours, headcount, ODCs, schedules, and Sr Management presentations are completed
• Support the tracking of Contractor Acquired Property within CSS
• Coordinate daily activities on Canadian Programs as required

• University degree or College diploma
• Minimum 2 years Program or Project Management experience, ideally in a defence contract or military support environment
• Experience working within a team and/or customers
• Strong communication, presenting, organization and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated strength in Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
• Exhibits a positive approach to complex situations while demonstrating determination, flexibility, and grit
• Ability to travel (5% Canadian, 5% US & Int'l) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport
• Must be able to meet Anthropometrical Size Restrictions for confined workspace

• Over 5 years of Project Management experience
• Working knowledge of GDLS-C’s departments, structures, and goals
• CCP, B&P, ROM, and CDRL delivery experience
• Understanding and working within Oracle
• Knowledge of spare parts ordering and tracking
• Working knowledge of Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) Systems and Support/Sustainment of LAV Systems
• Basic knowledge of Earned Value Management

The conditions in which an individual or staff works, including but not limited to such things as amenities, physical environment, stress and noise levels, degree of safety or danger, temperature, location.

• Physical Environment:
  Office

This section objectively captures and describes the physical demands that are required to perform a particular job or role. Usually completed by the ergonomist.

Usual mobility demands required are standing, walking, sitting, and stair climbing to access upper offices.

This section describes the type of equipment an employee is required to use:

Computer

Phone

Medical Surveillance

May include:
Anthropometrical Size Restrictions depending on task

Personal Protective Equipment:

Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection. extraction coveralls)

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is committed to providing all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of the employment process. We welcome and encourage applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous Persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or expression.

If you require an accommodation to assist you with any aspect of the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs. Contact [email protected] if you need accommodation.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.