Senior Program Manager - Design & Development

For those who dream of advancing our space in the Universe and on Earth, we’ll take you there. Serving the world from our Canadian home and our global offices, MDA is an international space mission partner and robotics & space operations, satellite systems and geo-intelligence pioneer with a 50-year story of firsts on and above the Earth.

Today, we're leading the charge towards viable Moon colonies, enhanced Earth observation, communication in a hyper-connected world, and more. We’re fueled by a pioneering spirit that carries us beyond. And together we enable highly skilled people to continually push boundaries and tackle big challenges requiring solutions that endure and inspire.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

As Senior Program Manager, you will manage programs for domestic and international customers that include opportunities related to new R&D, servicing the International Space Station, commercial space companies and deep space exploration.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead multi-disciplinary program teams to meet technical, schedule and cost requirements. Programs are of a cost-plus and/or firm price nature
• Identify and manage customer and program risks and opportunities including prioritization, mitigation, escalation, and resolution
• Negotiate, discuss and reach an agreement with the customer with respect to the key requirements and objectives of the program
• Maintain hands-on control of the program through a process of regular program reviews, design reviews and audits, staff meetings and other program meetings
• Maintain program visibility at the customer level through regular technical, management, and progress meetings.
• Liaise with customers to maintain effective relationships to instill and enhance the customer’s confidence in MDA’s quality systems and products
• Develop/maintain a cadre of capable subcontractors and suppliers in conjunction with the supply chain that will ensure meeting supply requirements throughout the life of the program
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with Quality Assurance, Finance, Project Planning and Control, Contracts, Engineering and Manufacturing and New Business
• Demonstrate leadership across the organization; promoting common core values

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 10 years Program Management experience is mandatory, including leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Working in small and medium sized enterprises
• Minimum 10 years direct experience in design and development of space flight, military or other safety/mission-critical hardware and/or software
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in engineering or technical field
• Experience in program planning and execution, design & development, manufacture, assembly, integration and test, operations, and/or maintenance (e.g. robotic systems, spacecraft subsystems)
• Strong knowledge of program management best practices along with experience with MS Project, earned value methodology, negotiations, risk management, contract management, subcontract management, financials and ITAR regulations Areas of specific knowledge that are desired include: electro-mechanical or robotic systems,  safety-critical space, aerospace, military applications, systems engineering, embedded systems, software, simulations, mission operations
• Experience with government space agency programs
• Great interpersonal skills
• Team player demonstrating a high level of integrity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Conflict management skills in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Results-oriented and exhibits excellent critical thinking
• Strives to provide customers/clients with personalized and efficient service
• Ability to cope with significant workload peaks
• Ability to travel as required

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

Comments/Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

Benefits:

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

Equal opportunity: MDA is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.

 

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