NAV CANADA

Manager, Oceanic Software

NAV CANADA$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years managing mission-critical systems or Air Traffic Management environments.
  • In-depth understanding of rapidly changing ATM technologies and industry trends.
  • Extensive experience in developing, testing, and supporting safety-critical ATC systems.
  • Strong knowledge of NAV CANADA's operational goals and accountability frameworks.
  • Proficient in project management, finance, and human resources techniques.
  • Expertise in software project direction, including planning and resource allocation.

Responsibilities

  • Direct the life cycle support and enhancement of Oceanic software to adapt to customer needs.
  • Maintain service standards and safety requirements, resolving operational and technical issues.
  • Design cost-effective engineering solutions for system upgrades and enhancements.
  • Manage the Flight Data Systems Engineering ATM budget effectively.
  • Communicate program details to internal and external stakeholders clearly.
  • Lead a diverse team and foster a positive, motivating work environment.
  • Participate in developing strategies, policies, and procedures for operational excellence.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work environment with minimum 3 days on-site.
  • Opportunities for domestic and international travel.
  • Supportive work culture focused on staff motivation and commitment.
Full Job Description
Job Posting Title
Manager, Oceanic Software

Job Category
Engineering Development and Support

Language Requirements
English / Anglais

Flexible Work Agreement Type
Hybrid / Hybride

Posting End Date
2026-09-08

Job Grade
L1 Zone B

Pay Range
Commensurate with Experience / Selon l'expérience

Job Summary
Directs the management of the segment of FDS (Flight Data Systems) domestic/oceanic projects for Oceanic software components as it pertains to:
• Project Planning
• Project Forecasting
• Procurement
• Life Cycle Support of deployed systems
• Supporting customer requests for Change Requests
• Recruiting

Develops and supports Policies, Procedures and Standards to ensure that the various in-service systems are maintained and enhanced to meet all safety, operational and efficiency requirements.

Job Description

In this role you will:
  • Directs the life cycle support and enhancement of Oceanic software to position the services with respect to current customer needs with reasonable flexibility regarding possible new customer demands and new services or level of services.
  • Maintains service standards and safety requirements, monitors operational performance, and resolves operational and technical problems.
  • Contributes to efficient management of resources by being involved in the designing of cost-effective engineering solutions, technology applications and process for upgrades and replacements that promote the highest level of transportation safety.
  • Manages a segment of the Flight Data Systems Engineering ATM budget.
  • Effectively communicates the program to key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Leads a team of professional and technical specialists creates a positive environment that enables staff motivation and commitment to the function's mandate and objectives.
  • Participates in the development of strategies, policies, and procedures.

What you bring:
  • Bachelor degree in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent education and experience supplemented by some experience in Air Traffic Management Systems.
  • Current and in-depth knowledge of rapidly evolving industry trends, computing and communications technology and products and services available in the ATM community.
  • Thorough knowledge and extensive experience in the development, testing, implementation and life cycle support of complex, safety critical ATC systems.
  • Good knowledge of NAV CANADA's business and operational mandate, strategic objectives, accountability framework, corporate values and principles including how these relate to project objectives and staff and personal development.
  • Knowledge and experience in management techniques and processes including business case analysis, project management, finance, and human resources.
  • Thorough knowledge and extensive experience in directing software projects by program planning, budgeting, preparing work plans, scheduling activities, setting priorities, and assigning resources to meet objectives and deadlines.
  • Good knowledge of procurement policies, tendering processes, proposal evaluations and contracting mechanisms.
  • 8 years of experience in management within a mission critical systems or Air Traffic Management System organization

How others describe you:
  • Clear, concise, and effective written and verbal communication skills to draft strategies, policies, procedures, systems, and business cases and explain project and resource development tools, equipment, and services, to internal and external stake holders.
  • Ability to negotiate deliverables with industry, consultants and project members when coordinating projects.
  • Persuasiveness to present plans and convince stakeholders of the necessity of strategic planning for project and resource development.

Working Conditions:
  • This position is a hybrid position with a minimum - 3 days per week on site.
  • Domestic and International travel involved.

About NAV CANADA

NAV CANADA is a privately run, not-for-profit corporation that owns and operates Canada's civil air navigation system. It was established in accordance with the Civil Air Navigation Services Commercialization Act, which was passed by the Canadian Parliament in 1996. The company provides air traffic control, flight information, weather briefings, aeronautical information, airport advisory services and electronic aids to navigation.
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