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Daniel Murphy

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Dynamic Project Director with extensive experience at the Department of National Defence, excelling in project management and strategic planning. Proven track record in enhancing project efficiency and stakeholder engagement, leading teams to successfully meet complex objectives. Recognized for exceptional risk assessment skills and commitment to developing subordinates in high-stakes environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Director - Victoria Class Submarines

Deptment of National Defence
Ottawa, Ontario
09.2022 - Current
  • Managed the Victoria Class Submarine (VCS) project portfolio, including Victoria Class Modernization (VCM) valued at approx $1 billion, ensuring timely completion of deliverables;
  • Coordinated with internal departments, including Chief of Program and ADM (FIN), to ensure compliance with project governance and key gateway dates;
  • Briefed project status to senior leadership, including Director General, Commander Royal Canadian Navy and Assistant Deputy Minister level;
  • Contributed to preliminary and critical design reviews, for projects varying from Galley equipment to complex SONAR and Combat Management systems;
  • Conducted regular meetings with other government departments, including PSPC, ISED and DOJ to ensure project risks and concerns were addressed early and effectively.

Deputy Commander Canadian UN Small Missions

Department of National Defence
Ottawa, Ontario
09.2020 - 09.2022
  • Worked within the Canadian Joint Operations Command managing all of Canadian Armed Forces' UN missions in Africa and Europe;
  • Lead, as Deputy, a team of Desk officers and support clerks, providing both administrative support and guidance to deployed CAF members on UN missions;
  • Liaised with UN Headquarters in NY to ensure mission personnel fulfilled UN requirements and proper support from the UN was received by the Canadian missions;
  • Coordinated with other CAF Commands, including the Strategic Joint Staff, Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army and Royal Canadian Air Force to ensure Canadian commitments and objectives were met.

USN SUBPAC N75 - Operations Assessment

Department of National Defence
Honolulu, Hawaii
07.2017 - 09.2020
  • Canadian Submarine Exchange Officer with US Navy Submarine Pacific Headquarters;
  • Reviewed training and tactics for US Navy, particularly as SME for diesel submarine operations;
  • Acted as the Operational Assessment (OA) lead for SUBPAC and lead the OA Cell for exercises. Received a Commander's commendation for this work during a complex ASW exercise.

Executive Officer - HMC Submarines

Deptment of National Defence
11.2011 - 07.2017
  • Executive Officer of HMCS CHICOUTIMI, HMCS WINDSOR and HMCS VICTORIA;
  • As Deputy Commander of the submarine, was responsible for a crew of up to 70 members;
  • Chair of the Morale and Welfare Committee ensuring the crew was fully supported;
  • In charge of the material state of the submarine and chaired the Maintenance Committee;
  • I/C of the Damage Control Team for incident responses onboard the submarine while at sea;
  • Responsible for complex D/C responses, receiving system briefs, prioritizing engineering systems and effecting system isolations and restorations to meet Command priorities;
  • Responsible to Command for financial management of the submarine operating budget.

Education

Submarine Command Course

USN Submarine School
Honolulu
08-2015

Operations Room Officer Course

Canadian Forces Naval Operations School
Halifax, NS
03-2008

Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical And Materials Engineering

Royal Military College
Kingston, ON
05-1996

Skills

  • Project management and budget oversight
  • Training and Developing Subordinates
  • Stakeholder engagement and communication
  • Team leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Risk assessment

Affiliations

  • Amateur runner, have completed numerous 10 km runs, most recently the Army 10km
  • Avid reader, love to read history, particularly military history
  • Golfer, love the outdoors

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited

Accomplishments

  • Canadian Forces Decorations with Clasp
  • Operational Service Medal - Op Carribe
  • NATO Non Article 5 medal - Africa
  • SUBAPC Commander's Commendation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Project Director - Victoria Class Submarines

Deptment of National Defence
09.2022 - Current

Deputy Commander Canadian UN Small Missions

Department of National Defence
09.2020 - 09.2022

USN SUBPAC N75 - Operations Assessment

Department of National Defence
07.2017 - 09.2020

Executive Officer - HMC Submarines

Deptment of National Defence
11.2011 - 07.2017

Submarine Command Course

USN Submarine School

Operations Room Officer Course

Canadian Forces Naval Operations School

Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical And Materials Engineering

Royal Military College

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