Senior Program Manager

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space 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 global MDA Space team of more than 3,800 space experts 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.

We are seeking dynamic, self-motivated Senior Program Manager with excellent communication and people skills, and with a proven background in managing a satellite ground segment program.

• Develops bids and proposals, including Customer liaison, solution, cost estimation, and review.
• Negotiates, discusses, and reaches agreement with the Customer with respect to key requirements and objectives of the program, as well as 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.
• Provides guidance, direction, and decision-making to the program team. Maintains program visibility at the Customer level through regular technical, management, and progress meetings.
• Maintains detailed program schedules tracking program progress.
• Holds frequent and regular assessment of costs-to-date and estimates-to-complete and develops workaround plans, as required, to achieve cost and schedule objectives.
• Ensures staffing levels and competencies match program needs, and organizes and applies the required resources to manage the program in its entirety. This may require negotiation with line managers and other programs for conflicting resource requirements, which should always be done with the Company overall interests in mind.
• 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.
• Identifies and manages program risks and opportunities.
• Maintains hands‑on control of the program through a process of regular program reviews, staff meetings, and the like.
• Maintains visibility of the program to senior management through monthly program reviews and briefings, as needed, on subjects of importance to the Company.

• Bachelors degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
• 12+ years’ experience of program / project management or leadership in related technical field.
• Experience with negotiations, risk management, contract management, subcontract management, financials, US ITAR regulations.
• Excellent people and leadership skills.

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

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.

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.

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.

MDA 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.

The compensation range for this position is $135,000 - $186,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.