Project Manager - Continuous Improvement

MDA Space; Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation during recruitment

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

MDA Space is seeking a Project Manager in the Operational Excellence group to drive project transformations for the Sainte-Anne-De-Bellevue office. You will scope, plan, track, and close projects, ensuring on-time delivery while collaborating with IT, HR, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality teams.

Responsibilities include budget control, resource assignment, risk management, and vendor coordination, applying Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid methods as appropriate, and fostering

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical project management experience.
• Experience in PMO/Operational Excellence environment.
• Lean/Six Sigma knowledge is a strong asset.
• University degree in engineering or business, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects on time and on budget per customer requirements.
• Manage charter through execution and delivery.
• Prepare operating budgets and maintain controls.
• Assign resources and ensure governance adherence.
• Engage stakeholders and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

PMO/Operational Excellence

Lean Six Sigma

Bilingual French/English

Scheduling tools

Education

University degree (engineering or business)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

ADKAR

Job description

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 4 000 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. For more information, visit www.mda.space

The Role

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our Operational Excellence department to support projects related to the transformation of our Sainte-Anne-De-Bellevue office.

Supporting the Satellite Systems Division, the Project Manager would be responsible for scoping, planning, tracking, closing and ensuring on time delivery of projects.

As a member of the Operational Excellence department, you will be collaborating with various teams such as IT, HR and will be primarily supporting the Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality disciplines.

Job Responsibilities

• Delivering a variety of projects (ranging from simple to complex) on time and on budget to customer requirements
• Managing projects from charter through execution and delivery
• Prepare project operating budget and maintain budgetary controls
• Assigning resources to project specific tasks
• Ensuring internal and external processes are followed
• Liaise with stakeholders to maintain effective relationships to instill and enhance confidence in our solutions
• Preparing documentation including charters, project management plans, requirements and design documents
• Acting as a change agent by Communicating project, objectives/advancement, and by mobilizing the team
• Maintaining hands‑on control of the projects through application of PM best practices (Waterfall, Agile or Hybrid depending on the situation) including regular reviews and status reporting to the upper management team
• Identifying and managing program risks and opportunities including prioritization, mitigation, escalation, and resolution
• Engaging and managing 3rd party vendors and consultants as required for successful project execution
• Supporting and driving continuous improvement (CI) projects aimed at optimizing business processes across various divisions.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of project management workflows and governance frameworks.
• Promoting the adoption of project management best practices and mentoring cross‑functional teams.

Experience

• 5 + years of technical Project Management experience.
• Experience in establishing project governance or working within a PMO/Operational Excellence environment.
• Familiarity with Continuous Improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) is a strong asset.
• University degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, business administration) or relevant experience.
• Experience managing technical projects.
• Up‑to‑date project management knowledge.
• Excellent written and oral communication - Bilingual French/English. (Contact with customers outside Quebec).
• Familiarity with SciForma or other scheduling tools.
• Project management training/qualifications/certification.
• Familiarity with SharePoint Teams and Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, …).
• Self‑motivated able to take initiative and decisions.
• Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt) (an asset).
• Experience in the aerospace industry or similar industries (an asset).
• Familiar with ADKAR change management Model (an asset).

Skills And Qualification

• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Time management and multitasking skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong team mobilization skills
• Demonstrate a can‑do attitude
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast‑growing environment.

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Special Considerations

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.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. 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
• 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.