Program Manager

MDA•Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

MDA is a trusted mission partner of the global space industry, creating the space between what's proven and what's possible. As a pioneer of robotics, satellite systems, and geospatial intelligence, with a 55-year history of world firsts and over 450 missions, MDA is a global leader in communication satellites, Earth and space observation, and space infrastructure and exploration. MDA's global team of over 3,800 space experts has the knowledge and expertise to transform a client's bold vision into an achievable mission, through a unique combination of experience, technical excellence, and wonder that has been part of our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on Earth and in the stars to change the world for the better, we will take you there. For additional information, please visit www.mda.space. We are looking for a Program Manager within our Satellite Systems team at our Montreal office.

Requirements

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree or similar degree, Bachelor's or higher degree or in a related field.
10 years of program/project management or project engineering experience in a related technical field
Experience with negotiations, risk management, contract management, subcontractor management, finance, US ITAR regulations.
Experience with naval electronics programs, an asset
Good interpersonal and leadership skills.
Communication skills in French and English required (Primary contact with clients outside Quebec).

Nice To Haves

Experience with naval electronics programs

Responsibilities

Examines requests from hierarchical management, applies and organizes the necessary resources to manage the program in its entirety. This may require negotiation with hierarchical managers or other programs for conflicting resource needs, which must always be done with the overall interests of the company in mind.
Negotiates, discusses, and concludes an agreement with the client regarding the main requirements and objectives of the program, as well as the necessary funding, resources, and methods. In many cases, these will conflict, and the program manager must maintain a diplomatic and persuasive approach to balance what can be achieved within the budget and schedule, while preserving the company's interests.
Prepares detailed schedules to track the program's day-to-day progress, conducts frequent and regular assessments of costs to date and estimates to completion, and develops contingency plans as needed to achieve cost and schedule objectives. Identifies and manages program risks and opportunities.
Maintains control of the program through a regular process of program review, design review and audits, contingency plan meetings, staff meetings, program meetings, and others.
Provides technical and administrative advice, guidance, and decisions to the program team.
Maintains program visibility at the client level through regular technical, management, and progress meetings. Maintains program visibility with senior management through monthly program reviews and briefings, as needed, on topics important to the company.
Develops a framework of competent subcontractors and suppliers in liaison with the supply chain that will ensure compliance with procurement requirements throughout the program's duration.