Job Title: Project Manager – Defence Protection Systems

Location: London ON Canada + potential travel to UK and USA

Hours: 40 hrs per week (Mon to Fri) based on-site with potential hybrid working available

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent and Hybrid

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 CDN (subject to experience) + Bonuses + Benefits

Join Our Team as a Project Manager at NP Aerospace!

Are you ready to make a real impact in the defence industry? As a Project Manager at NP Aerospace, you will lead the delivery of cutting-edge Canadian defence protection projects. From personal safety equipment to advanced ballistic and blast protection systems for vehicles, your work will directly contribute to safeguarding Canada’s Armed Forces and law enforcement agencies.

In this role, you’ll manage complex, technical projects within our Composite and Armour Systems business unit. As part of our growing Canadian team, you’ll collaborate with colleagues across Business Development, Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Quality—bridging efforts between our Canadian and UK offices to deliver innovative, high-quality safety solutions.

This is your opportunity to drive projects that truly make a difference. Join us in shaping the future of defence protection technology!

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BENEFITS

• Discretionary Half Year Bonuses
• Benefits package starting day 1 (including Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance)
• 3 weeks paid vacation, plus week before New Year’s Day, and 2 additional ‘floater’ days
• Strong growth potential
• ? Flexible working hours (subject to manager approval)

JOB DUTIES

1. Strategic and tactical management of allocated projects ensuring delivery on time, to the right quality standards and to agreed project budgets.
2. Work with a cross functional team, including Engineers, Quality, Production and Business Development in the definition and co-ordination of the resources required and assigned to projects.
3. Work with Engineers and designers in the definition and capture of engineering requirements, defined through work breakdown structures.
4. Technical direction to ensure the system design meets the customer’s technical specifications, and any other relevant quality or regulatory requirements.
5. Technical direction of the project engineering and design teams to ensure that the final design satisfies the requirements specified.
6. Recognize the need for engineering change and direct engineering change requests as appropriate.
7. Management of a full product life cycle from bids and project initiation through development and verification, into full rate production.
8. Supporting the team by problem solving design and product issues, and resolving functional issues as they arise throughout the development and service lifecycle.
9. Collaboration with Production and Quality teams to investigate and obtain any necessary corrective action data.
10. Ensuring all team members understand the requirements and timing plan.
11. Provision of robust management information reporting on progress both internally and externally.
12. Development of close, long-term productive customer relationships.
13. Development and maintenance of Project Management Plans and associated governance documentation to ensure the continued viability of the project.
14. Maintain a clear, comprehensive understanding of the risks and opportunities for all allocated projects and a clear understanding of necessary actions to follow up as appropriate.
15. Collaborating with the bid management team – or leading – on bid preparation activities as required.
16. Ownership of the financial budget, with support from the project accountant community, and forecasting future risks and opportunities.

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.

CRITICAL OUTPUTS AND ACHIEVEMENT REQUIRED

• Successful completion of project milestones on time, to cost and on schedule.
• Develop and maintain key project documentation such as schedules, budgets, risk registers, etc.
• Track and report internal and external Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across multiple projects

EXPERIENCE

Essential?

• Post-secondary education or relevant work-based experience.
• A high level of technical proficiency underpinned by formal technical/engineering qualifications
• Experienced Project Management professional with strong leadership skills & demonstrable track record in successful project setup, execution & delivery.
• Excellent communication skills and commercial awareness.
• Proficient in all Microsoft packages, including MS Project.
• A self-starter who can work independently and effectively under minimal supervision.
• Knowledge and experience in the effective use of Project Management tools and techniques
• Ability to quickly identify the critical path and mitigate risks as they are identified.
• Ability to create effective working relationships within a challenging environment, and leading multi-functional teams.
• Strong negotiation skills with customers, management, peers, and subordinates.
• Canadian citizen or valid work permit

Desirable

• PMP certification.
• Experience working in the defence industry.
• Experience working on military vehicle platforms.

WHAT DO WE DO AT NP AEROSPACE?

NP Aerospace is a global leader in armour technology manufacturing and vehicle integration, delivering high-performance, lifesaving solutions for the defence and security industry.

Our mission is to improve and protect lives , and our vision is to be a leading provider of innovative solutions that solve our customers' complex challenges. Our values - Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, and Dedication form the bedrock of our culture.

Our extensive range of combat-proven body armour, from ballistic helmets, plates, and shields to bomb disposal suits, highlights some of the most advanced composite materials. With a team of R&D engineers working on next-generation solutions, we also excel in highly engineered vehicle systems and armour platforms used by some of the world’s largest defence organisations.

Founded in 1926, NP Aerospace has served the defence industry for over 40 years, evolving into an agile and diverse company. Our Business Development team is expanding both in the UK and North America.

?Equal Opportunity Employer Statement : NP Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are also fully committed to supporting the Defence Community and actively advertise roles on Defence specific platforms such as CTP, Force Families, Forces Employment Charity, and Veterans Job Board.

Data Privacy: NP Aerospace respects the privacy of all applicants. Personal information provided during the application process will be treated in accordance with our privacy policy and applicable data protection laws.