Senior Manager, Defence BD — Naval & Autonomous Systems

MDA; Ottawa, Quebec; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Security clearance support

Job summary

49North Defence Systems is seeking a Senior Manager, Business Development to drive market expansion across Canada’s defence sectors, focusing on naval platforms, autonomous systems, and multi‑domain C5ISR modernization programs.

The role requires leading capture strategies, engaging with CAF DIA stakeholders, and coordinating with primes and domestic suppliers to secure high‑value awards. Security clearance at secret level will be pursued as part of this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent requirement.
• 5+ years in capture management or technical business development within naval or aerospace defence.
• Deep technical/operational understanding of naval mission systems and autonomous vehicles.
• Strong familiarity with Canadian National Shipbuilding Strategy, defence procurement life cycles, ITB/offset frameworks.
• Ability to translate complex architectures into compelling business cases for military and civilian stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead market expansion for naval combat systems, USVs/UUVs, autonomous aerial systems, and multi-domain C5ISR frameworks.
• Own full capture lifecycle from opportunity identification to contract award for multi‑million dollar programs.
• Build trusted relationships with CAF DIA stakeholders across domains.
• Partner with global defence primes and domestic suppliers to secure positions in major programs.
• Translate requirements into winning solutions aligned with ITB/Value Proposition rules.

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Administration preferred) or equivalent

Job description

49North Defence Systems is seeking a Senior Manager, Business Development to drive market expansion across Canada’s defence sectors, focusing on naval platforms, autonomous systems, and multi‑domain C5ISR modernization programs.

The role requires leading capture strategies, engaging with CAF DIA stakeholders, and coordinating with primes and domestic suppliers to secure high‑value awards. Security clearance at secret level will be pursued as part of this role.