Program Services Capability Manager

BMT

Program Services Capability Manager providing program advice and support to defense clients at BMT. Leading geographically diverse specialists to enhance business objectives and client outcomes.

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

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Manage utilization of your team.
Liaise with PMs, PS Team Leads, other Capability Managers and the Program and Future Business teams to maintain a picture of individual task requirements as they relate to personnel skillsets, availability, and capability;
Manage team capacity.
Identify capacity requirements to support the business strategy by working with the Future Business & Programs teams and the Capability Management Team;
Develop and maintain Job Descriptions within your reporting structure;
Conduct recruitment activities such as short listing, interviewing and selection;
Maintain the Recruitment Plan and recruitment tracking tools;
Ensure all commencement activities are conducted prior to new starters joining;
Monitor utilization forecasts to predict surges and dips and plan for training and internal project support.
Ensure team competencies are supporting current business needs and plan capability needs to deliver future strategic requirements.
Develop and monitor Personal Development Plans (PDPs) with your staff.
Maintain a record of PS team’s individual skills and competencies within the appropriate tool(s);
Develop training plans for staff within your reporting structure;
Manage budgets as assigned, and deliver reports to the Vice President, Capability or Capability Director as appropriate;

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

project managementprogram managementcapacity managementrecruitmentbudget managementtraining developmentutilization forecastinganalytical skillsproblem solvingtechnical competency

Soft Skills

leadershipmentorshipcommunicationteam buildinginfluencingorganizational skillsclient needs understandingpeople developmentstrategic planningcollaboration

Certifications

NATO Secret security clearance