Senior Space Programs Leader (Satellites & Ops)

Kepler Communications Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 143,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance (

Unlimited vacation

Relocation packages

Professional development fund

Toronto office amenities

Job summary

Kepler Communications in Toronto, Canada, seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead end-to-end satellite programs, from concept through on-orbit commissioning and operation. You will guide cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and business development to deliver innovative space systems and drive strategic partnerships.

You will collaborate with Program Directors and Chiefs to maintain cohesive strategy, manage budgets, and deliver on-time results while mitigating risks in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in the aerospace or other electronic systems development industries, with at least 7 years in a program management role.
• Proven experience in overseeing system development, from design to qualification and integration.
• Strong understanding and practical use of IMS and EVM techniques to track, control, and report on program execution.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and mitigate technical, schedule, and cost risks to ensure successful program delivery.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex technical and programmatic information.
• Proven success in managing cross-functional teams, program budgets, and schedules to drive programs to successful completion.
• Bonus points for PMP certification and experience with space agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management for space systems development and production, delivering on schedule, within budget, and to contractual and technical requirements.
• Own and manage all aspects of program scope, schedule, cost, and risk throughout the full program lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary interface with customers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution.
• Plan and facilitate key programmatic and technical reviews, including design, qualification, and production milestones.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans, key performance metrics, and regular status reports.
• Drive accountability across teams by making informed decisions on scope and performance specifications, while providing clear, data-driven recommendations to business leadership.
• Lead cross-functional coordination across engineering, operations and business development to ensure program alignment and execution.
• Monitor and report on program health using Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Collaborate with the Program Director and Systems Engineering team to maintain cohesive strategy and messaging.
• Identify execution barriers and risks, develop mitigation plans, and escalate issues when necessary.
• Maintain strong communication with department leads to surface top risks and milestones.
• Present program status and performance insights to stakeholders using effective forums.

Skills

Program management

EVM

IMS

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Communication skills

Risk management

Scheduling

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering

Job description

Kepler Communications in Toronto, Canada, seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead end-to-end satellite programs, from concept through on-orbit commissioning and operation. You will guide cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and business development to deliver innovative space systems and drive strategic partnerships.

You will collaborate with Program Directors and Chiefs to maintain cohesive strategy, manage budgets, and deliver on-time results while mitigating risks in a