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Internal Opportunity

Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Workplace: Onsite

Career Opportunity

GeoSpectrum is growing and has a new career opportunity for an experienced Project Manager, Information Services!

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Cyber & IT, Project Manager, Information Services is responsible for leading the planning, execution, governance, and successful delivery of complex information and technology projects across the organization. This role works closely with the leads of the Information Technology (IT), Information Security (IS), and Information Management (IM) groups, and partners with Procurement and external partners to ensure projects are delivered in scope and on budget while achieving defined business outcomes.

The Project Manager provides leadership across the full project lifecycle, including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, implementation, transition, and closeout. This role also contributes substantially to continuous improvement of project delivery practices, including project governance and consultant oversight.

About Us

GeoSpectrum Technologies was founded in 1994 by friends who wanted to work together and build a collaborative workplace where employees take pride in contributing to cuttingedge technology from concept to delivery. Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, we design and manufacture stateoftheart underwater acoustic components, transducers, and endtoend systems for maritime surveillance and exploration. Serving clients across ocean science, defence, and oil and gas industries, we are known for our innovation and for delivering reliable, customized solutions that exceed customer expectations. Over three decades, our core values have shaped a supportive and creative environment that emphasizes employee engagement, technical excellence, and strong customer relationships.

To learn more about who we are and what it's like to work at GeoSpectrum, we invite you to watch our company video by visiting www.geospectrum.ca.

Responsibilities

Project Management and Oversight

• Lead the planning, implementation, evaluation and closeout of multiple concurrent projects in the Information Services domain.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Define project deliverables, success criteria, and implementation strategies in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Oversee Statements of Work (SOWs), deliverables, milestones, service levels, and contractual obligations.
• Monitor project performance, progress, and overall project health using established reporting and governance processes.
• Facilitate project meetings, status reviews, steering committee updates, and key decision-making sessions.
• Manage project issues, assumptions, decisions, dependencies, and escalation processes.
• Ensure successful transition of completed projects into operations through knowledge transfer, documentation, and support planning.

Governance and Process Improvement

• Establish and maintain project governance structures, processes, standards, and reporting mechanisms.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management methodologies, governance practices, and organizational project delivery capabilities.
• Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct project health assessments, quality reviews, and lessons learned activities to support continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and governance records.
• Monitor and report on project outcomes, benefits realization, and overall business value.
• Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate project risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Additional Responsibilities

• Other responsibilities as assigned by management.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to GTI ISO 9001 Quality Management program.
• Proactively participate in professional development, performance reviews, and training.
• Participate in organizational occupational health and safety education, prevention, promotion, and reporting.

Qualifications

Education

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or another related field.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or PMI-ACP (PMI Agile Certified Practitioner) considered an asset.
• Equivalent combinations of industry education and experience will be considered.

Experience

• 6+ years progressive project management experience, including leadership of organizational, cross-functional projects in a complex environment.
• Experience preparing and presenting project updates to senior leadership, steering committees, and executive stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience managing consultants, implementation partners, statements of work, and contract deliverables.
• Experience contributing to project governance, PM processes, reporting and project delivery standards.
• Experience working with enterprise technology teams preferred.

Core Competencies

• Ability to lead multiple complex projects simultaneously while managing competing priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.

Transferable Skills

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, practices, tools, and governance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive issues to resolution.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build consensus.

Security Requirements

All candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security clearances.

Total Rewards

We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and long term success. It includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, paid time off, opportunities for professional development, and programs that recognize and reward your contributions.

We offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Work-life balance with core hours
• Paid time off
• Employee-family assistance program
• Comprehensive Extended Health Group plan benefits
• Virtual healthcare
• GRSP employer match plan
• Corporate discounts and perks
• Career development opportunities
• Professional development and training
• Monthly activities led by Social Committee
• Employee driven wellness and activity initiatives
• Onsite gym for employees
• Free on-site parking

Professional Development

GeoSpectrum is committed to creating an environment where colleagues can thrive both professionally and personally, while advancing cutting edge underwater acoustic technology. You'll engage in regular development and performance discussions with your manager, have access to an online learning platform, and benefit from mentoring programs designed to strengthen your skills and open doors to new opportunities in your field.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, opportunities for growth are equitable, and every colleague can reach their full potential. At GeoSpectrum Technologies, we hire and develop talented individuals who drive innovation.

Accommodation

GeoSpectrum Technologies is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce where every employee can bring their best self to work. We encourage applicants from all qualified individuals, including underrepresented individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian, racially visible, Indigenous persons, LGBTQIA2S+, persons with disabilities, and women. GeoSpectrum will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.If you are a member of an equity group, we encourage you to self-identify on either your application form, covering letter, or resume.

Apply Today

While we sincerely thank all applicants for taking the time to apply, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email atjobs@geospectrum.ca.