5+ years of Program Management experience in Space, Aerospace, or Defense sector with projects >$10M
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams on complex projects
Strong knowledge of program management best practices and tools like MS Project
Experience in risk management and contract management
Desirable PMP certification and familiarity with regulatory standards such as ITAR
Responsibilities
Lead multidisciplinary program teams to meet technical, schedule, cost, and revenue goals
Identify and manage program risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation actions
Conduct negotiation sessions with customers to finalize program details
Ensure program visibility through regular reviews and stakeholder meetings
Maintain effective relationships with customers to enhance confidence in program quality
Benefits
Opportunity to work on high-profile space missions
Engagement in innovative R&D projects
Cross-functional collaboration with diverse teams
Professional growth within a top-rated space operations organization
Potential for career advancement in an established company
Full Job Description
The Position
We are searching for a Program Manager on our Robotics & Space Operations team at ourBrampton office. With 40 years of operational experience and proven performance on the iconic Canadarm programs including Space Shuttle and International Space Station robotics and operations support, our Robotics & Space Operations team has 100% mission success in making space dreams come true.
As our Program Manager, you will manage space programs for domestic and international customers that include opportunities related to new R&D, servicing the International Space Station, commercial space companies and deep space exploration.
Responsibilities
Demonstrate leadership across the organization, promoting common core values
Lead multi-disciplinary program teams to meet technical, schedule, cost and revenue requirements in a FFP contract environment.
Identify and manage program risks and opportunities, implement mitigation actions, prioritize work, resolve and/or escalate issues, and manage customer expectations
Lead negotiation and discussion sessions with customers to reach an agreement on all aspects of the program
Maintain hands-on control of the program through a process of regular program reviews, design reviews and audits, staff meetings and other program meetings
Maintain program visibility at the customer level through regular technical, management, and progress meetings.
Liaise with customers to maintain effective relationships to instill and enhance the customer's confidence in MDA's quality systems and products
Develop and maintain close working relationships with Quality Assurance, Finance, Project Planning and Control, Contracts, Engineering and Manufacturing and New Business Development
Review program financial information and generate monthly program report to senior management
Experience
Minimum5 years Program Management experience in Space, Aerospace, or Defense sector with a min. project or portfolio size of $10M
Demonstrated success of leading a complex cross functional team to plan and execute project of $10M or greater from inception to delivery, covering design & development, new product introduction, procurement, sub-contract, manufacturing, assembly, qualification testing, integration and functional testing,
Strong knowledge of program management best practices along with experience with MS Project, earned value methodology, negotiations, risk management, contract management, subcontract management, financials and ITAR regulations
Areas of specific knowledge that are desired include:
Expert knowledge of Space, Aerospace or Defense industry's gated process
Ability to understand contracts
Knowledge of ITAR and other security regulations
PMP certification is desirable but not mandatory
Familiarity with CSA, NASA, ESA is an asset
Required
5 + years: Program Management Experience within High value programs
Ability to travel as required
Comments/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).
The compensation range for this position is $115,000 - $155,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
