Sub Program Manager

Position: Subcontract 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 3,400 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 has 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.

The Role:

As a Subcontract Program Manager , you will manage programs for domestic and international customers that include opportunities related to R&D, servicing space station (ISS & GWY), commercial space companies and deep space exploration.

Identify and manage customer and program risks and opportunities generated from the supply base including prioritization, mitigation, escalation, and resolution.

Job Responsibilities:

Focus will be sub-system design and development and internal resource management to ensure successful execution of Program Subcontracts:

Lead multi-disciplinary program teams to meet technical and schedule requirements

Maintain adherence to the program budget / cost requirements.

Negotiate, discuss and reach an agreement with the customer with respect to the key subcontracting requirements and objectives of the program

Maintain hands-on control of the program Subcontracts through a process of chair &/or participation in regular program reviews, design reviews and audits, staff meetings and other program meetings

Maintain program visibility at the customer level through participation in and input to regular technical, management, and progress deliverables and meetings.

Maintain effective relationships with customers and the supply base to instill and enhance the customer’s confidence in MDA’s quality systems and products, and supply base

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

Job Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years Program Management experience is mandatory, including leading multi-disciplinary teams

Working in medium - Large sized enterprises

Minimum 5 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 initiation and oversight of subcontracts, including preparation of Statements of Work, monitoring and control of subcontracts dealing with design & development, manufacture, assembly, integration and test, operations, and/or maintenance of subsystems

Strong knowledge of program management best practices (ie. Program Management Body of Knowledge PMBOK) along with experience with MS Project, earned value methodology, negotiations, risk management, contract management, subcontract management, financials, CGP / ITAR regulations

Areas of specific knowledge that are desired include: electro-optic and opto-mechanical systems for cameras and laser range finders, safety-critical space, aerospace, military applications, systems engineering, embedded systems, software, simulations, mission operations

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

Bilingualism would be an asset; however, not a requirement.

Special Considerations:
Successful candidates must obtain and hold security…