Program Services Capability Manager

BMT

Program Services Capability Manager managing a geographically diverse team providing program support to defense, government, and commercial clients. Key responsibilities include mentoring, budget management, and business development.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeHalifax • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLead💰 CA$130,000 - CA$150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Program Services Capability Manager will lead a team of geographically diverse specialists providing program advice and support to a range of defense, government, and commercial clients.
Lead the Program Services capability area.
Undertake client work in support of program needs.
Work as a member of the Capability Management Team supporting business objectives.
Undertake project and program support activities in a way that contributes to best practice.
Act as discipline lead/assurer on specified projects.
Manage internal projects as assigned. Maintain your technical competency in your area(s) of specialization.
Mentor staff and support/drive their professional development.
Comply with relevant codes of conduct.
Review PS timesheets, and approve charges to assigned accounts.
Develop and deliver performance appraisals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Security clearance to NATO Secret, or the ability to obtain
Proven professional leadership, building, leading and influencing strong multi-disciplinary teams;
A thorough understanding of client needs in the Program Services domain
A university degree in a relevant discipline;
Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience;
The ability to lead one or more domains in management of complex defence products;
The ability to define, grow, and lead Program Services Capability;
Strong written and verbal communication skills;
Excellent problems solving and analytical skills;
Demonstrated ability to understand, establish and support business priorities and business strategy;
Proven ability in people mentorship and people development.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision plan (including a Health Care Spending Account)
Employee and Family Assistance program
Parental/Maternity leave top-up program
RRSP or TFSA matching program
Flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement
Training and development opportunities
Employee recognition program
Employee referral program

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementproject managementdefense products managementperformance appraisal developmentclient needs assessmentanalytical skillsproblem solving

Soft Skills

leadershipteam buildinginfluencingmentorshipcommunicationprofessional developmentbusiness strategy understanding

Certifications

NATO Secret security clearance