Bryan Davidson Email and Phone Number
An analytical and results-driven Operational Leader with extensive experience overseeing Land Equipment Management Programs/ Projects in direct-accountability executive roles.- Over 10 years of experience in progressively senior leadership roles within the Canadian Army as Commanding Officer, Chief of Staff, and Program/ Division Director (among other positions). - Strong background in strategic planning, project management, program management, personnel management, fleet management, procurement, compliance, and reporting.- Demonstrated success leading large-scale operational logistics systems and major acquisition projects within the Canadian Army, with direct responsibility for operational readiness and emergency preparedness to fulfill support obligations to national/ international/ ally emergencies.- Extensive experience as a knowledge leader and strategic advisor across government/ military departments, providing regular, high-quality recommendations on complex issues as a recognized SME in land equipment management and procurement.- In-depth project management experience for major acquisition and fleet upgrade projects ($1.4B+) with diverse national stakeholders, including vendor management, project delivery, documentation, and performance management.- Strong background in workforce planning and training development to support divisions of 4,000+ personnel. Proven people leader with a track record of success in fostering high-performing corporate support teams with a focus on leadership development.- Demonstrated ability to drive improvements within executive management functions, leading IT transformation, change management, service improvement, and quality management initiatives across administrative teams of 200+.- Extensive technical background in engineering project management, operational logistics for equipment/ assets, and procurement, with experience leading negotiations and vendor relations for large-scale military/ government procurement projects.- Fluent in English and French.
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Director Of EthicsDepartment Of National Defence Oct 2023 - PresentOttawa, Ontario, CanadaResponsible to oversee the DND Departmental Ethics Program, covering all military and public servants of the department
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Director Of Land Equipment Program StaffDepartment Of National Defence 2021 - Jan 2024Gatineau, Quebec, Canada- Provide strategic and tactical leadership to a team of 200+ direct reports in the provision of operational, financial, and administrative oversight of the Land Division’s workforce, equipment, logistics, and infrastructure portfolios (1500+ personnel). - Manage the workflows and accountabilities of a nationally dispersed cross-functional team of business planners, controllers, project support personnel, and specialist advisors.- Directly lead major/ critical equipment and infrastructure initiatives, including major capital acquisitions for the Canadian Army, CANSOFCOM, Royal Canadian Air Force, and Royal Canadian Navy.- Maintain direct responsibility for the ongoing operational readiness of programs and logistics systems, both for daily service and support efforts, including the Land Equipment Management System and Land Cyber Mission Assurance program. - Coordinate with diverse government/ forces leadership teams to provide equipment support to deployed operations.- Act as the Chief of Staff across the division’s project, program, and systems portfolios as a strategy leader in workforce planning, training & development, performance measurement, and business continuity.- Foster a high-performing, service-driven team, with a focus on leadership development and mentorship.- Plan, lead, and deliver strategic initiatives for the improvement, efficiency (environmental), and modernization of the division with a project management approach, including the implementation of a division-wide transformational project to improve national procurement funding management of in-service software, equipment, and fleets. The project improved data collection and analytics processes to provide better insights for decision-making and stakeholder reporting.- Review and restructure internal processes to advance outcomes in equity, diversity, and inclusion and access to resources.
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Director Armoured Vehicle Program ManagementDepartment Of National Defence Aug 2019 - May 2021Ottawa, Canada- Oversaw a team to manage, administrate, and implement major acquisition projects for combat systems, armoured vehicles, and support systems for the two largest combat fleets in the Canadian Army, while providing ongoing strategic advice, assessment, and support to specialized operations and partners.- Successfully delivered 4 major acquisition projects: the Light Armoured Vehicle Specialist Vehicle Enhancement Project ($180M), the Light Armoured Vehicle Upgrade Project ($1.1B), the Tactical Armoured Vehicle Patrol Project ($1.2B), and the LAV Reconnaissance Surveillance Suite Project ($623M).- Balanced strategic decision-making, vendor relations/ negotiations, and technical leadership across all project phases, including approval, testing, delivery, and close-out, while fulfilling all reporting obligations.- Coordinated the gathering and mapping of diverse requirements, translating strategic/ operational objectives into specifications, while developing technical documents (RFPs, project documents) and leading meetings/ presentations to facilitate approvals by the Ministry of National Defence. - Directed processes and personnel in the management of knowledge, environmental scanning, and reporting to provide competent and timely advice to military/ government leaders in federal policy development, material acquisition, and support.- Developed the Equipment Project Management Framework, a vision-driven strategy for departmental service delivery, and successfully communicated/ translated the framework into tactical plans for specialized teams.- Improved and monitored processes for managing knowledge (national/ industry) and developing strategic recommendations to manage quality/ overall alignment across the leadership team.- Established and maintained a network of contacts/ relationships within the industry to support acquisition activity from a cost and technical perspective.
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Chief Of Staff, DavpmDepartment Of National Defence 2017 - 2019Gatineau, Quebec, Canada- Managed the daily operations and long-term planning of the Armoured Vehicle Program, collaborating closely with senior leaders to monitor performance, personnel, and financial/ administrative management duties with a focus on improvement.- Coordinated a portfolio of employees, prime contractors, and government partners to manage technical issues and program performance. Significantly improved information sharing and collaboration across project stakeholders to ‘turn around’ a stalled project through high-level governance.- Successfully improved annual spending performance from 90% to 99% (101% to 102% in the following years) by seizing additional spending opportunities. - Provided leadership to the Light Armoured Vehicle User Nation Group as the international lead/ rotating chairman, covering the US Army, Marines, Australia, and New Zealand, and observed by Denmark and Belgium. Acted as the executive chair in managing semi-annual events and 3 working groups (executive/ system engineering and logistics/ operations).
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Commanding Officer, 1 Service BattalionCanadian Armed Forces | Forces Armées Canadiennes 2015 - 2017Edmonton, Alberta, Canada- Provided leadership to a team of 980 personnel (military/ civilian) to deliver logistics support to the 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (4,000+ members), as well as units across the 3rd Canadian Division.- Directed equipment/ asset portfolios, transportation/ supply/ ammunition logistics systems, and communications processes to provide support during natural disasters/ emergencies (including the Saskatchewan fires), as well as 4 task force rotations overseas in Ukraine/ Latvia, among other activities.- Developed and managed specialized training to the Battalion logistics teams, blending a mix of simulation and theory to ensure preparedness for operating in a high-pressure environment, including combat. Delivered Corps-level virtual training to 50K+ soldiers in Joint Base Lewis McCord, Washington. -
Regional Department Security OfficerCanadian Armed Forces | Forces Armées Canadiennes 2014 - 2015Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Staff Lead, G4, 3Rd Canadian DivisionCanadian Armed Forces | Forces Armées Canadiennes 2012 - 2014Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Junior & Intermediate OfficerCanadian Armed Forces | Forces Armées Canadiennes 1996 - 2012
Bryan Davidson Education Details
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Master Of Defence Studies -
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions about Bryan Davidson
What company does Bryan Davidson work for?
Bryan Davidson works for Department Of National Defence
What is Bryan Davidson's role at the current company?
Bryan Davidson's current role is Director at Department of National Defence.
What schools did Bryan Davidson attend?
Bryan Davidson attended Royal Military College Of Canada/collège Militaire Royal Du Canada, Royal Military College Of Canada/collège Militaire Royal Du Canada.
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