Halifax or Montreal or Ottawa or Victoria Hybrid Employment CAD 149,500 - 196,500 Yearly

Lockheed Martin Canada is hiring a Second Line Manager

About the Role

Lockheed Martin Canada is hiring a Second Line Manager to lead the Integrated Logistics Support team within our Engineering and Technology organization. You will provide functional support and day-to-day oversight for ILS professionals across all Rotary and Mission Systems sites, balancing technical program responsibilities with leadership duties in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. This role requires a minimum of two days in the office per week at a major Lockheed Martin site.

What You'll Do

  • Develop, evolve, and oversee the ILS vision and roadmap, including technology, methods, tools, metrics, and processes.
  • Facilitate and ensure the technical vitality of the team to meet current and strategic requirements.
  • Foster career development and employee growth for Program Leads, Functional Leaders, Individual Contributors, and Future Business Leaders.
  • Establish and implement organizational training and development plans.
  • Foster employee feedback, recognition, and engagement.
  • Proactively communicate with all stakeholders and ensure flow-down of tactical information and strategic vision.
  • Implement hiring, recruiting, sizing, workshare, and retention initiatives to meet near- and long-term needs.
  • Provide technical leadership and oversight of ILS program performance.
  • Ensure cost, schedule, and technical commitments are met for all ILS work products.
  • Ensure appropriate Basis of Estimates are applied and manage identified risks and opportunities.
  • Guide resolution of technical issues across programs.
  • Deploy experts, best practices, and reuse of products, components, and infrastructure.
  • Provide technology linkage and knowledge sharing across programs, E&T, and other Lockheed Martin functions.
  • Manage staffing and resource allocation across programs to meet technical, cost, and schedule requirements.
  • Support E&T strategy development and implement continuous improvements, common processes, tools, products, infrastructure, and services.
  • Support New Business Acquisition and Research and Development projects consistent with the ILS roadmap.

What We're Looking For

  • A full-spectrum leader who is a top performer and exhibits exceptional leadership behaviour.
  • A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
  • A minimum of 12 years of overall experience in the naval defence field or industry.
  • Detailed knowledge of overall ILS processes.
  • Proven experience working on a large-scale engineering project.
  • Project experience working with the Agile development process.
  • Proven experience as a Level 1 engineering manager in the defence industry.
  • An honest, open, respectful, team-oriented, and positive attitude.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to lead through change and ambiguous circumstances.

Nice to Have

  • Knowledge of Lockheed Martin ILS tools and products, including Combat Management System 330 (CMS 330), Trainers, Reprogrammable Advanced Multimode Shipboard Electronic Countermeasures System (RAMSES), and Visual Interactive Simulation Training Application (VISTA).

Team & Environment

You will be the Second Line Manager of the Integrated Logistics Support team within the Engineering and Technology organization, reporting to the Head of E&T for Lockheed Martin Canada Inc.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Compensation: $149,500 - $196,500
  • Flexible, compressed work schedules (option for Fridays off) and part-time remote work.
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves.
  • Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting on your first day.
  • Virtual Health Care with 24/7 access to medical professionals.
  • A Wellness Spending Account.
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program including free face-to-face counselling.
  • Medical Travel Insurance.
  • Onsite fitness facilities at main office locations.
  • A Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions and access to Financial Advisors.
  • Employee discounts on goods, services, and recreational activities.
  • Access to development resources, including free learning platforms, an Education Assistance Program, professional membership reimbursement, and self-directed mentoring.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of two days per week in the office. You can be located in Halifax, NS; Montreal, QC; Ottawa, ON; or Victoria, BC.

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance.

Required Skills
LeadershipNaval DefenceIntegrated Logistics Support (ILS)Program ManagementEngineering Project ManagementTeam DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementBusiness DevelopmentStrategic PlanningRisk Management
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Lockheed Martin Canada

Lockheed Martin Canada, headquartered in Ottawa, is the Canadian division of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global leader in the defense technology industry driving innovation and scientific advances. Their vision of developing solutions for missions across all domains and 21st Century Security® accelerates the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those they serve are at the forefront. They operate in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary, and Victoria on a wide range of programs including leading-edge naval technology products, aircraft maintenance, and remote systems software. They also provide in-service support for state-of-the-art military aircraft and aircraft engine repair capabilities.

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Department Engineering
Category management
Posted 14 days ago