Senior Director of Defence Programs

Position: Telesat Senior Director of Defence Programs
Location: Ahuntsic North

Elevate Canada's defence communications as the Senior Director at Telesat, connecting with the DND to ensure successful satellite program delivery. This role emphasizes leadership across technical and operational dimensions.

You will spearhead the ESCP-P program at Telesat, serving as the primary liaison with DND and shaping project outcomes from inception to operational status. Your dual expertise in technical program management and customer engagement will ensure Telesat meets and exceeds strategic communication goals for national defence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage comprehensive customer relationships with DND

• Lead program oversight from service initiation to operation

• Coordinate functions from engineering to program delivery

• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and program health

• Translate mission requirements into actionable program steps

Requirements:

• Extensive background in managing complex programs

• Strong grasp of satellite and telecommunications engineering

• Experience working within the Canadian defence framework

• Security clearance eligibility with the Government of Canada

• Exceptional skills in stakeholder influence and governance

Drive meaningful change in Canada’s defence strategy, ensuring robust satellite communication solutions through effective leadership at Telesat.