Leader, Requirements Management

As a Leader, Requirements Management, you will lead the development and management of project requirements, working on key phases such as design, construction, commissioning, and handover. The hierarchical relationships will evolve throughout the project: during the design and construction phases, this person will report to the Engineering Manager, and during commissioning and handover, to the Manager, Commissioning and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS). More specifically, you will need to:

• Lead the development of project requirements to meet client needs, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
• Lead a team of requirements and systems engineers.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive requirements management plan, including methodologies, tools, and workflows.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and production teams, both internal and external, to refine high-level requirements and convert them into detailed specifications for equipment.
• Ensure liaison between clients, internal teams, and external suppliers to ensure requirements are communicated clearly and accurately.
• Organize and facilitate workshops, meetings, and reviews to gather requirements.
• Ensure all requirements are verifiable and comply with applicable standards.
• Implement and manage requirements tracking systems, ensuring traceability from the client's initial instructions to final acceptance.
• Develop and oversee a robust verification and validation process for requirements to ensure all deliverables meet project specifications.
• Establish and manage means to collect objective evidence of quality.
• Review test plans, inspection procedures, and compliance documents to confirm adherence to requirements.
• Ensure all requirements comply with international maritime regulations, classification society standards, and specific client directives.
• Provide regular updates to management and stakeholders on the status of requirements, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare traceability matrices, requirements specifications, and deviation reports.
• Provide training and support to team members on requirements management, including theory, tools, and best practices.
• Work effectively with the project team and in accordance with the integrated master plan.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in naval architecture, maritime engineering, or a related discipline will be considered.
• A master's degree in systems engineering (an asset).
• At least five years of experience in requirements management or systems engineering, ideally in the maritime industry.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in systems engineering is preferred; candidates from other disciplines will be considered.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Proficiency in requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, M-Files, or equivalents).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in both French and English (oral and written). English proficiency is required for this position, as you will be required to interact with anglophone suppliers, partners, or clients.

*Even great teams need a break! Our shipyard will be on vacation for everyone from July 18th to August 2nd. See you soon!*

About Us

Founded in 1825, Davie is Canada's largest shipyard. We build and repair specialized and essential vessels for government and commercial clients.

Working at Davie means living the vastness on a daily basis and taking part in an adventure where every project results in a monumental work. It's about facing challenges with determination, creativity, and passion.

Being part of Davie provides a deep sense of pride. It's not just about leading large-scale projects, but also about pushing the limits and innovating to achieve something much greater than oneself.

At Davie, we dare the grand !