Job Description

Fleetway is seeking a Program Manager to lead the schedule, scope, and budget of the Halifax‑Class Design Agents (HCDAg) Program. This role is central to supporting Canada’s naval fleet by guiding engineering and technical teams and ensuring program activities are delivered with precision, quality, and strong fiscal management.

Reporting to the Manager, Program Delivery, the Program Manager oversees all program delivery activities—working closely with internal stakeholders and client-side representatives to ensure clear direction, timely reporting, and performance that reflects Fleetway’s commitment to service excellence.

You’ll partner with Delivery Managers and technical leads to align priorities, manage contractual obligations, and proactively address risks and challenges across the program’s work breakdown structure (WBS). Your leadership will enable delivery teams to meet current and emerging program needs, driving accountability, progress, and high‑quality results.

If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for program leadership and want to contribute to impactful, mission‑critical marine engineering work, we’d love to hear from you.

We're committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Fleetway is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.

We encourage applicants to self-identify if they belong to an underrepresented group, as part of our commitment to equitable hiring practices and fostering a truly inclusive workforce.

If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know—we're happy to help.

Program Leadership & Delivery

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to ensure high‑quality, customer‑focused delivery.
• Act as the primary internal voice of the customer and maintain strong client relationships.
• Oversee program schedules, budgets, deliverables, and performance metrics.
• Prioritize work and ensure alignment between program requirements and service delivery capacity.

Contracts, Scopes & Financials

• Lead contract and subcontract management activities.
• Identify and secure new scopes of work, while proactively pursuing opportunities for program growth.
• Approve new work packages and changes to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage financial performance and provide regular program forecasts.

Governance & Reporting

• Monitor overall program health and performance.
• Chair program and project meetings, and prepare reports for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage intake and approval of proposals and estimates.
• Ensure deliverables meet contractual and technical requirements.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with Delivery Leads, engineering teams, subcontractors, and other Fleetway departments.
• Help integrate work processes across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Support a collaborative, solutions‑oriented environment that empowers project teams.

Education

• Diploma in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business or related field

Experience

• 8+ years of progressive responsibility in Project or Program Management, ideally within technical or engineering environments
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale, multi-disciplinary programs
• PMP Certification considered an asset

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.
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