Program Manager

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 3,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.

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

We’re on the hunt for a Program Manager on our Satellite systems team at our Montreal office.

As the leading global independent commercial supplier of antennas, payloads, and electronics for communication and radar satellites, our team has successfully contributed to hundreds of missions in the past 60 years. With an extensive heritage in a wide range of solutions delivered to customers globally, our Satellite Systems team continues to grow and evolve on the ground and in the stars.

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.

The Senior Program Manager manages a program, or an element of a program, to meet customer and Company expectations. A broader objective of this position is to support the Company's growth by undertaking tasks that may not have a direct bearing on the management of the program (e.g. interaction with senior management and line management on operational issues identified on the program).

 

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct staffing levels on programs and competency matching the project’s needs
• Reviews requests from line management, applies and organizes the required resources to manage the program in its entirety. This may require negotiation with line managers or other programs for conflicting resource requirements, which should always be done with the Company overall interests in mind. Negotiates, discusses and reaches agreement with the customer with respect to the key requirements and objectives of the program, as well as the funding, resources and methods required. In many cases these will be in conflict, and the Program Manager must maintain a diplomatic and persuasive approach to maintain a balance between what can be achieved for the budget and schedule provided, while maintaining the interests of the Company. Prepares detailed schedules to track the program progress on a day-to-day basis, holds frequent and regular assessments of costs to date and estimates to complete and develops work-around plans as required to achieve cost and schedule objectives. Identifies and manages program risks and opportunities. Maintains hands-on control of the program through a process of regular program reviews, design reviews and audits, workarounds plan meeting, staff meetings, program meetings and the like.
• Provides technical and administrative guidance, direction and decision-making to the program team. Maintains program visibility at the customer level through regular technical, management, and progress meetings.
• Maintains visibility of the program to senior management through monthly program reviews and briefings as needed on subjects of importance to the Company. Develops 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.

 

Requirements

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or similar degree, Bachelors or higher engineering or a related field.
• 10 years’ experience of program / project management or project engineering in related technical field
• Experience with negotiations, risk management, contract management, subcontract management, financials, US ITAR regulations.
• Good people skills and leadership skills.
• Communication skills in both French and English required.

 

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 statement:

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 statement:

MDA Ltd. is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process.  Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.