Senior Program Manager – Bids & Proposals

• Lead programs through early lifecycle phases A1 and A2, establishing scope, objectives, risks, requirements, and execution readiness
• Facilitate handoff to Execution Program Managers at Phase B and support continuity through Phase C
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Operations, Business Development, and Program Management
• Support bid and proposal activities involving RDE recovery, RevCOGS initiatives, and government-funded or industry-sponsored pursuits
• Develop program management strategies, estimates, schedules, and execution approaches for proposals
• Develop and manage internal and supplier Statements of Work
• Review customer SOWs and contractual requirements
• Translate requirements into Program Management Plans and execution artifacts
• Support recovery of troubled or underperforming programs and initiatives challenged with phase exit requirements
• Monitor, analyze, and report phase-exit performance metrics and drive corrective actions
• Serve as PMO interface with customers, suppliers, and external stakeholders
• Represent PMO in customer presentations, reviews, and business discussions
• Align Program Management, GBE, CBT, Engineering, and other functional organizations
• Contribute to program-management best practices, governance, and continuous improvement
• Provide leadership and guidance on complex program-management challenges

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with additional experience in Business, Program Management, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in program management, product development, or new product introduction environments
• Demonstrated experience managing complex programs within satellite communications, aerospace, defense, telecommunications, or related high-technology industries
• Strong understanding of program lifecycle management, phase-gate processes, and cross-functional product development methodologies
• Experience developing and managing Statements of Work (SOWs), program plans, schedules, and execution frameworks
• Proven success supporting bid and proposal activities, customer pursuits, and business development initiatives
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with extensive customer-facing experience
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management capabilities
• Must be eligible for Controlled Goods Program (CGP) clearance in Canada
• PMP certification or equivalent (preferred)
• Experience with government contracting, government-funded programs, or regulated industries (preferred)
• Experience leading recovery efforts for complex or at-risk programs (preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of satellite communications products and technologies (preferred)

Demonstrates expertise in program management, including lifecycle management, phase-gate processes, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to develop and manage Statements of Work, program plans, and execution strategies in high-technology industries.

• Program Management
• Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Bid and Proposal Activities
• Stakeholder Management
• PMP Certification

• Program Lifecycle Management
• Phase-Gate Processes
• Execution Frameworks
• Risk Management
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Program Plans
• Schedules Development
• Continuous Improvement
• Governance Best Practices

• Communication Skills
• Leadership
• Cross-Functional Alignment
• Customer-Facing Experience
• Guidance on Complex Challenges

• PMP Certification
• Controlled Goods Program (CGP) Clearance

• Satellite Communications
• Aerospace
• Defense
• Telecommunications
• High-Technology Industries
• Government Contracting
• Regulated Industries
• Product Development
• New Product Introduction
• RDE Recovery