Project Manager - Jobs in Ottawa, ON

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IntroductionAt IBM, our Project Managers excel by leading and coordinating a project team’s overall performance, scope, cost, and deliverables. Our clients rely on timely and efficient status reports, and as Project Manager, you will drive the charge with project direction, metric definition, and performance management. If you are ready to help our clients and project teams succeed, we would love to meet you!Your Role and ResponsibilitiesLooking for a Project Manager to complement the current Tactical Data Links team. Needs to have good knowledge of software engineering practices. Must have good project management skills. Ability to ramp quickly on a complex real-time system would be an asset. Work will involve a complex real-time communications system. Strong interpersonal skills are important for this role.In addition to the seat description above, the individual will have the following experience:

• managing software products and programs for small to medium sized products
• setting technical vision and direction for a product
• managing and participating in technical development projects from registration to close-out
• managing 3rd party contract resources in the development team
• responding to and managing technical aspects of defence contractor / government RFIs / RFPs in support of bids and proposals (B&P) activity
• interacting with and influencing customers
• managing project aspects of procurement of goods and services (

This role will involve working with technology that is covered by Export Regulations sanctions. To be eligible for employment in this role, you must be a Canadian citizen or Canadian Permanent Resident. If you hold dual or third nationality, in addition to being either a Canadian citizen or Canadian Permanent Resident, the nationality must be from one of the below approved countries to be eligible for employment in this role:Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom and the USA.Security Clearance RequiredCanada - SecretRequired Technical and Professional ExpertiseLooking for an experienced project manager to complement the current Tactical Data Links team. Needs to have good knowledge of software engineering practices. Must have good project management skills. Ability to ramp quickly on a complex real-time system would be an asset. We are looking for a forward thinker to bring innovative approaches and practical solutions, with the strong interpersonal and communication skills to lead implementation of those ideas in the team. MUST hold a valid Canadian SECRET security clearance. Must be eligible for Controlled Goods certification. Available to work at IBM's 3755 Riverside Drive lab on a full-time basis, 5 days per week. No Remote Work is possible in this role. This role may require limited travel.This role will involve working with technology that is covered by Export Regulations sanctions. To be eligible for employment in this role, you must be a Canadian citizen or Canadian Permanent Resident. If you hold dual or third nationality, in addition to being either a Canadian citizen or Canadian Permanent Resident, the nationality must be from one of the below approved countries to be eligible for employment in this role:Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom and the USA.Preferred Technical and Professional ExpertiseFamiliarity with agile and waterfall projects. Experience in product development. Experience in leading telecommunications projects. Experience leading projects in the defence industry. Tactical Data Links knowledge. Use of DOORS. Use of Clearcase. Use of ClearQuest. Experience with test automation frameworks.Must have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.About Business UnitIBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world's economy. IBM Services partners with the world's leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.Your Life @ IBMWhat matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challengeMaybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice What about all of these If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.About IBMIBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.Location StatementThis role will involve working with technology that is covered by Export Regulations sanctions. If you are a Foreign National from any of the following US sanctioned countries (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria) on a work permit, you are not eligible for employment in this position.Being You @ IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.