Senior Program Manager – Bids & Proposals

Jobtailor; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead complex initiatives across engineering, operations, and business development in the Ottawa region. You will drive lifecycle governance, manage SOWs, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful program outcomes.

The role emphasizes stakeholder management, proposal support, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on high-technology and government-related programs. A PMP and Canadian CGP eligibility are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with additional experience in Business, Program Management, or 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.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Program Management

SOWs

Bid and Proposal Activities

Stakeholder Management

PMP Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

• 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

Requirements

• 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)

Core Competencies

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.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

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

Soft Skills

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

Certifications & Qualifications

• PMP Certification
• Controlled Goods Program (CGP) Clearance

Industry Keywords

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