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Job Summary: The WES OEM Program Manager (PM) is responsible for the provision of Operations and Maintenance services and is the contractual point of contact for Public Service & Procurement Canada (PSPC) and the Department of National Defence (DND) Technical Authority (TA).

This position will have overall responsibility for Canada-wide program operations and all Cubic activities at Wainwright, Gagetown, Valcartier and Petawawa.  Reporting directly to the WES OEM Program Manager will be the site managers (WES OEM On-Site Representatives Detachment Commanders), at Wainwright, Gagetown, Valcartier and Petawawa sites.  Responsible for leading the overall program strategy, objectives, and profit and loss (P&L) of the Canada WES program. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Takes ownership of P&L responsibilities as aligned with the role, overseeing financial performance, budgeting, and resource allocation to drive revenue growth and maximize profitability.
• Participates with senior management to establish strategic plans and objectives.
• Ensures budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.
• Interacts with senior management, executives, and/or major customers which frequently involves negotiating matters of significance to the organization.
• Makes final decisions on implementation and ensures operational effectiveness.
• Responsible for proposal, pricing, and Statement of Work (SOW) development
• Create Program Management Plan containing events, accomplishments, and criteria
• Serve as the prime point of contact for project with customer, senior management, and functional management
• Control project risk through team identification of risk, risk quantification, and develop risk mitigation strategies
• Create staffing profiles, schedules and budgets in support of the project execution and profit goals
• Leads negotiations as required with the customer
• Conduct regular program evaluation and review meetings to identify current and future problems and initiate actions for their resolution
• Interface with customer on technical issues, scheduling, and cost and respond to all customer technical and operational questions with appropriate assistance from functional organizations
• Maintain regular liaison with all proposal/program contributors to ensure the necessary level of communication is in place to assure realization of their commitments
• Approve and monitor major purchase orders and subcontracts
• Monitor and evaluate subcontractors’ performance to ensure cost, technical, and schedule requirements are met
• Monitor and ensure the control of product quality and configuration
• Demonstrates proven understanding of engineering, operations, systems integration and test, quality assurance, configuration management, logistics, contracts administration, standard business practices, finance, and the relationship of programs within a portfolio.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; Class Squadron Leadership as well as 5 years of management experience is required. PMP Certification required. Must have a general knowledge of pricing procedures and be conversant in military terminology. Must be able to deal effectively with a wide variety of departmental issues. Must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Must communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form. Requires strong team building and multi-tasking skills. Must be a pro-active leader who is decisive and action-oriented. Domestic and international travel may be required. Must be able to obtain a Security Clearance. 

Job location is in Wainwright, Canada.

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