Manager, Combat Systems at J.D. Irving, Limited

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Combat systems, Systems engineering, Project management, Stakeholder management, Shipbuilding, Naval defense, Requirements management, Integration, Verification and validation, Configuration management, Safety accreditation, Control account management, Earned value management, Leadership, Risk management

Industry

Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

Description

As the Manager, Combat Systems you will play a critical leadership role on the River Class Destroyer (RCD) program. This position is responsible for ensuring combat systems are designed, integrated, and delivered to meet the operational and security requirements of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). This is a unique opportunity to contribute to Canada’s naval modernization while working with senior stakeholders and leading multidisciplinary teams in a complex delivery environment. As Manager, Combat Systems, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of Combat Systems (CS) - from design and integration through testing and accreditation—ensuring solutions are safe, secure, compliant, and delivered on time and within budget. Acting as Control Account Manager (CAM), you will oversee planning, execution, and performance across cost, schedule, scope, and risk. You will also co-chair the Combat Systems Working Group, representing ISI in key internal and external forums and engaging senior stakeholders across government and industry. 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. Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history. By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety. At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities. We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.

Responsibilities

The Manager, Combat Systems will lead the end-to-end delivery of combat systems for the River Class Destroyer program, overseeing design, integration, testing, and accreditation. They will act as a Control Account Manager to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget while managing relationships with senior stakeholders.