Project Manager at Institute for… · Dartmouth

Project Manager

COVE

Dartmouth, NS

COVE is a global technology partner advancing high-impact solutions from seabed to space. COVE transforms innovation into market-ready technologies through testing, commercialization support, market expertise and access to critical infrastructure. Leveraging its networks and mission-driven platform, COVE connects investors, innovators, industry, and the research community to drive cutting-edge capabilities for commercial and defence applications.

Based in Canada and operating internationally, COVE supports the full lifecycle of maritime and multi-domain technologies – from research and development to manufacturing, integration, and export – linking Canadian innovation to global markets. COVE has built a globally recognized innovation platform, with an ecosystem of more than 700 organizations spanning startups, multinational firms, researchers, Indigenous partners, and public sector collaborators.

Through its programs, facilities, and partnerships, COVE enables real-world testing and validation, strengthens supply chains, and accelerates technology adoption in complex operating environments. With strong connections across the North Atlantic, the United States, and the Arctic, and as part of international networks including NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA), COVE plays a key role in advancing technologies that support economic growth, environmental sustainability, and global security.

As COVE experiences rapid expansion, it is actively seeking to expand its team to further bolster its transformational influence as a global technology partner in advancing high-impact solutions. COVE recognizes that its journey toward this goal hinges on the strength of its team – a group of individuals who collaborate, innovate, and continually strive for excellence. Join COVE as it embarks on this exciting journey of discovery and advancement.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Major Projects, the Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and delivering the successful execution of various technical projects at COVE, aimed at providing solutions to the marine sector.

What You'll Do:

The Project Manager will be responsible for management of timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure project objectives are met in line with scope requirements. Additionally, they will be responsible for stakeholder management, providing project update meetings internally and externally, reporting and other duties as required. The Project Manager will work closely with the Senior Manager, Major Projects, and must have the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively.

• Lead and manage project activities from initiation through close-out, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, budget, quality, and performance objectives.
• Build and manage relationships with clients, funding organizations, partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders as the primary project contact.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and issues, implementing mitigation strategies and escalating significant risks as appropriate.
• Manage project scope, performance, schedule, budget, forecast, quality, and resource utilization and prepare and present regular project status reports, recommendations and performance updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements, implementing corrective actions where necessary.
• Lead project governance activities, including scope management, change control, and project close-out.
• Contribute to the development of project proposals, funding applications, and project initiation activities to support business development and funding acquisition.
• Ensure adherence to COVE’s project management best practices, industry standards, and all relevant regulations.
• Ensure compliance with COVE’s policies and procedures, including human resources, safety, and operational standards.
• Take on additional responsibilities as required to support the success and growth of COVE’s programs and strategic initiatives.
• Occasional travel as required.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline; an equivalent combination or education and experience will also be considered.
• 5+ years managing and executing projects with demonstrated experience in project management and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada security clearance is required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Familiarity with project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Knowledge of risk management and the ability to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Experience in stakeholder management and relationship building.
• Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software, including advanced skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Additional Assets:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience with Agile or other project management frameworks.
• Experience with marine / ocean sector programs, or IT infrastructure.
• Experience with defence, marine, or complex technology projects.
• Experience working with government procurement, standards, or regulatory environments.

Working at COVE

At our core, we are a team driven by our passion for empowering marine tech innovators, serving as unwavering advocates for every visionary who walks through our doors. Integrity, creativity, and diversity are not just values to us - they are the bedrock of our identity. We thrive within an integrated team environment, where collective efforts culminate in tangible results. Embracing diversity in our workforce is paramount for fostering genuine collaboration and fulfilling the impactful responsibilities we hold within our community. We cultivate a workplace culture that celebrates individual differences, ensuring that each person's unique talents and strengths are fully recognized, appreciated, and utilized. Operating within a hybrid and flexible work environment allows us to optimize the collective potential of our highly collaborative team, enabling us to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to learn and make an impact by working for a dynamic, growing company on meaningful projects that find solutions to real-life problems.
• Comprehensive paid time off including vacation, personal sick time, and additional days for family illness or medical appointments.
• Hybrid work model with flexibility to work remotely 1 day/week.
• Team wide bonding activities and casual work environment.
• Tech focused office location, convenient via transit and bike paths.
• Employee wellbeing including full medical & dental benefits and a health spending account.
• Group RRSP matching program & Income Insurance Plans.
• Maternity & parental leave top-up allowance
• Learning and growth opportunities.
• Employee referral program.
• Competitive salary.

Talent Pool

As part of our ongoing recruitment efforts, we continually identify candidates who demonstrate the skills, experience, and potential to contribute to our organization. By submitting your application, you will be considered for current and future opportunities that match your qualifications and interests.

Should your profile align with our current or future needs, a member of our recruitment team may reach out to you to discuss potential opportunities and to further assess your fit for specific roles within our organization.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At COVE, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role, but your past experience does not align with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We are committed to ensuring accommodations are made available to persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes and will provide reasonable accommodation upon request.

We offer an excellent working environment where life balance is valued. Our people and their commitment to quality work is what drives our success. You can find out more information about COVE at www.coveocean.com. Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience, note that relocation costs are not supported.

To be considered for this position, please apply online by clicking “Apply”. The deadline for submission is August 12, 2026 at 5pm (Atlantic). We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.