Senior Program Manager, Enterprise Data Management Transformation (2 year contract)

MDA•Brampton, ON

1d•CA$150,000 - CA$170,000

About The Position

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 4,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there. Role Summary: The Senior Program Manager is accountable for leading large‑scale, enterprise‑wide transformation programs that span people, process, and technology. This role is responsible for translating enterprise strategy into executable transformation roadmaps, with a strong focus on data management, data governance, data‑driven mindset shifts, operating model change and enterprise adoption. The role ensures business value realization, disciplined execution, and measurable outcomes across multiple business units and stakeholder.

Requirements

8–10 years’ experience leading large, complex enterprise transformation programs
Demonstrated experience delivering data management or data governance transformations in a large, regulated, or complex organization
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
Program or Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent)
Proven track record of managing multi‑workstream programs with significant organizational change.
Experience working in matrixed or federated operating models across multiple business units.
Executive‑level communication experience
Data or transformation‑related credentials (data governance, business analysis, change management) are an asset
Strong outcome‑orientation with a bias for action and accountability
Ability to influence at senior levels without direct authority
High tolerance for ambiguity and ability to structure complex problems
Pragmatic, disciplined, and calm under pressure
Trusted advisor mindset with strong judgment and professionalism
Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the Reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP), and be able to obtain higher clearances.

Responsibilities

Lead end‑to‑end delivery of complex, enterprise-wide, multi-function transformation programs, including data management and data governance initiatives
Drive alignment between business strategy, transformation objectives, and enterprise data capabilities (data governance, quality, ownership, lifecycle management)
Establish and manage integrated transformation roadmaps covering operating model changes, process redesign, technology enablement, and data maturity improvements
Own overall program governance, including scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, benefits realization, and executive reporting
Lead Data Owners, IT, Compliance, Security, and Business leaders to operationalize enterprise data management policies and standards
Lead cross‑functional program teams (project managers, change managers, data managers, SMEs, vendors) without direct authority in a matrix or federated environment
Ensure transformation outcomes are embedded sustainably into day‑to‑day business operations post‑go‑live, including adoption, capability uplift, and continuous improvement
Translate regulatory, compliance, intellectual property, and business requirements into executable data management initiatives
Coordinate delivery across data‑related domains such as data governance, data cataloging, data quality, master data, and analytics enablement
Ensure alignment between data management capabilities and broader enterprise transformations
Define, monitor and communicate data‑related business outcomes (risk reduction, compliance enablement, operational efficiency, decision quality)
Define clear transformation success metrics, value realization, and benefits tracking mechanisms
Actively manage delivery risk, escalation thresholds, and remediation plans for complex enterprise initiatives
Prepare and present concise, executive‑level materials for Steering Committees and senior leadership
Maintain a strong focus on outcomes, adoption, and realized business value—not just delivery milestones
Serve as a trusted transformation partner to senior leaders across business, data, and technology functions
Drive enterprise alignment across leaders with differing priorities, data maturity levels, and risk appetites
Lead business change agents to ensure workforce readiness, capability enablement, and sustained behavioral change
Influence decision‑making and resolve conflicts across organizational and business unit boundaries
Serve as a trusted transformation partner to senior leaders across business, operations, manufacturing, engineering, and technology functions
Drive alignment across enterprise leaders with differing priorities, legacy processes, and business unit requirements to achieve common outcomes
Lead business change activities to ensure stakeholder readiness, process adoption, and sustainable capability uplift across impacted teams
Influence decision-making, resolve cross-functional conflicts, and drive timely executive escalation in a complex matrixed environment