Irving Shipbuilding is one of the most modern shipyards in North America, defined by its pace and appetite for change. Irving Shipbuilding is building more than 20 Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships and River-Class Destroyers as part of the largest and most complex shipbuilding initiative in Canadian history. If you’re curious and motivated by a fast-moving environment and want to contribute to building ships with state-of-the-art naval technology this opportunity is for you.
In this role, you will serve as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, helping turn business needs into practical technology solutions. Success requires strong relationship-building skills, curiosity, and the ability to navigate complex situations to identify challenges, evaluate options, and deliver results.
You will lead IT projects and enhancements, working closely with stakeholders to understand priorities and delivering solutions that deliver meaningful value. This is an opportunity to play a hands-on role in shaping and delivering technology initiatives that support operational excellence and continuous improvement.
If you enjoy collaborating with people, solving business challenges, and delivering successful technology outcomes, we'd like to hear from you.
This position requires full-time on-site presence.
All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with business stakeholders, gaining insight into operational goals, challenges, and emerging needs
Facilitate discussions with stakeholders to identify, define, and document business problems and desired outcomes before determining solution options
Lead the delivery of IT projects and enhancements through all stages of the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business objectives and expected benefits
Manage project activities including scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, issues, dependencies, and stakeholder engagement
Execute projects using established project management methodologies, developing and maintaining project plans, stage gates, deliverables, and governance processes to ensure successful delivery
Identify opportunities to improve business processes, systems, reporting, and automation capabilities, translating ideas into actionable initiatives and enhancements
Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, or Engineering
5+ years of project management and IT experience with demonstrated career progression
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent designation
Strong relationship-building, leadership, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated ability to work through ambiguity, analyze complex challenges, and drive decisions and outcomes
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Proven ability to influence stakeholders, exercise sound judgment, and apply analytical thinking to decision-making
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We 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.
Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) is a diverse family owned company with operations in Canada and the United States. Since 1882 our focus has been on providing quality products and superior service to customers around the world. Our head offices are in Saint John and Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. J.D. Irving, Limited is made up of a diverse group of companies in various business segments:
Forestry & Forest Products
Transportation
Shipbuilding & Industrial Marine
Retail & Distribution
Industrial Equipment, Construction Services & Building Materials
Specialty Printing
Consumer Packaged Goods
Food Processing
At J.D. Irving, Limited our core values form the foundation of our company’s story and how we operate on a daily basis. J.D. Irving, Limited is committed to growing leaders and providing them with challenging and rewarding career opportunities. With a focus on creating an aligned and engaged workforce across various industries, JDI offers both internal and external competency based development tailored to individual needs. Our external partners are recognized as world-class, assisting us in creating one of the best leadership pipelines in the country. We partner with some of the top educational and training development schools in Canada who are considered to be "leaders in developing leaders".
