Program Manager

MDA; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MDA is seeking a Program Manager for the Satellite Systems team in Montreal. The role oversees a program or its components to meet client and business objectives, interacting with senior management on operational issues within the program.

Responsibilities include resource allocation, client negotiations on objectives and funding, schedules, cost tracking, risk management, and guiding the program team while maintaining visibility with clients and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or similar degree, bachelor's or higher degree, or in a related field.
• 10 years of experience in program/project management or project engineering in a related technical field.
• Experience in negotiations, risk management, contract management, subcontractor management, finance, US ITAR regulations.
• Experience in naval electronics programs, an asset.
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Communication skills in French and English required (Main contact with clients outside Quebec).

Responsibilities

• Examines requests from line management, applies and organizes resources necessary to manage the program.
• Negotiates with the client on key program requirements, funding, resources, and methods while balancing budget and schedule.
• Prepares detailed schedules and tracks costs, identifies risks and opportunities, and develops workaround plans.
• Maintains program control through regular reviews, design reviews, audits, and meetings.
• Provides technical and administrative guidance, direction, and decisions to the program team.
• Maintains program visibility with the client and senior management through meetings and briefings.
• Develops a framework of competent subcontractors and suppliers to ensure procurement compliance.

Skills

Program management

Negotiation

Risk management

Contract management

Subcontractor management

Finance

US ITAR regulations

Leadership

French and English bilingual

Education

Engineering degree (mechanical or electrical)

Job description

MDA is a trusted mission partner of the global space industry, creating the space between what is proven and what is possible. As a pioneer in robotics, satellite systems, and geospatial intelligence, with a 55-year history of global firsts and over 450 missions, MDA is a global leader in communications, Earth and space observation satellites, and space infrastructure and exploration. MDA's global team of more than 3,800 space experts has the knowledge and know-how to turn a client's bold vision into a realizable mission through a unique combination of experience, technical excellence, and wonder that has been part of our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push the limits on Earth and in the stars to change the world for the better, we will take you there. For additional information, please visit www.mda.space.

We are looking for a Program Manager within our Satellite Systems team at our Montreal office.

Role:

The program manager manages a program, or an element of a program, to meet client and business expectations. A broader objective of this position is to support business growth by undertaking tasks that may not be directly related to program management (for example, interacting with senior management and upper management on operational issues identified in the program).

Responsibilities

• Examines requests from line management, applies and organizes resources necessary to manage the program in its entirety. This may require negotiation with line managers or other programs for conflicting resource needs, which must always be done with the overall interests of the business in mind.
• Negotiates, discusses, and concludes an agreement with the client regarding key program requirements and objectives, as well as funding, resources, and methods required. In many cases, these will 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, while preserving the company's interests.
• Prepares detailed schedules to track the day-to-day progress of the program, conducts frequent and regular evaluations of costs to date and estimates to complete, and develops workaround plans as needed to achieve cost and schedule objectives. Identifies and manages program risks and opportunities.
• Maintains control of the program through a regular program review process, design reviews and audits, workaround plan meetings, staff meetings, program meetings, and others.
• Provides technical and administrative guidance, direction, and decisions to the program team.
• Maintains program visibility at the client level through regular technical, management, and progress meetings. Maintains program visibility with senior management through monthly program reviews and briefing meetings, as needed, on topics important to the company.
• Develops a framework of competent subcontractors and suppliers in liaison with the supply chain that will ensure compliance with procurement requirements throughout the duration of the program.

Requirements

• Engineering degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or similar degree, bachelor's or higher degree, or in a related field.
• 10 years of experience in program/project management or project engineering in a related technical field.
• Experience in negotiations, risk management, contract management, subcontractor management, finance, US ITAR regulations.
• Experience in naval electronics programs, an asset.
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Communication skills in French and English required (Main contact with clients outside Quebec).

Comments/Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold a Level II (SECRET) security clearance and pass the security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

Comments/Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold a Reliability Status security clearance and pass the security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

We are a dream team of passionate, collaborative, and driven individuals, and we are constantly looking for others to join #MDAteam to drive new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us to improve life on and above Earth. If you are excited about expanding our place in space and want to inspire the next generation, we will lead you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA invites all those who want to jump in and be part of it. As an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, integrity, and collaboration, we are committed to strengthening MDA's and Canada's leadership status in this new chapter.

MDA offers competitive compensation and benefits to its employees across all its locations. As a member of the MDA team, you and your eligible dependents can enroll in a comprehensive benefits plan that provides a high level of protection through competitive healthcare, including: supplemental health and flexible prescription drug plans, dental and vision care benefits, income protection in case of disability, life insurance, group retirement savings plans, and an employee and family assistance program.

MDA Ltd. is proud to offer accommodation measures during the recruitment process. If you wish to avail yourself of such measures, please indicate it in your application or cover letter, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.