OWSS Program Projects Specialist

Description

• Lead bid and proposal process through the organization for OWSS Tasks
• Assume project leadership for the execution of awarded Tasks
• Monitor, coordinate and report on task activities within the scope of the task to ensure on time deliverables, performance to schedule and budget
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers to facilitate effective task execution
• Liaise between various multi-disciplined teams in support of task objectives
• Coordinate and track all task deliveries to customer
• Act in a supporting role to the team lead on Program(s) Forecasting
• Lead progress meetings with internal teams, coordinating resolution and follow up on technical or programmatic issues
• Develop and maintain reporting/presentations to a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Support managing risk elements of the tasks
• Prepare contractual correspondence; including, meetings minutes/presentation material
• Track monthly performance reports and take appropriate action, as required
• Exercise a mindset of continuous process improvements and identify opportunities for cost savings

• University Degree or College Diploma
• Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience
• Good communication and presentation skills with advanced skills in MS office applications
• Ability to manage multiple activities and effectively interact with functional groups
• Ability to travel (10% Cdn, 5% US & Int’l) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport
• EVMS and Bid-X experience

• PMP designation, or working towards
• Project Management experience
• Familiarity with GDLS-C processes
• Familiarity with various functional areas
• Related customer experience

• Physical Environment: Office
• Hazards: NA

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

Equipment Utilized:

• This section describes the type of equipment an employee is required to use:
• Computer
• Phone
• Mobile device

• 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)

The OWSS Program Projects Specialist opening is a current vacant position at General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada. The base salary hiring range for this position is $67,200 to $84,000 per year. Once in the role, successful candidates will have the opportunity to progress through the full salary range based on performance. This range reflects the base salary only and does not include additional components of our total compensation package, such as our incentive award program and other rewards like health benefits, employee profit-sharing, retirement savings, and more. If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss all details of our total rewards offering with you.

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 londonHR@gdls.com 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.