Job Description

For those who dream of advancing our space in the Universe and on Earth, we'll take you there.

Serving the world from our Canadian home and our global offices, MDA is an international space mission partner and robotics & space operations, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 50-year story of firsts on and above the Earth. Today, we're leading the charge towards viable Moon colonies, enhanced Earth observation, communication in a hyper-connected world, and more.

We're fueled by a pioneering spirit that carries us beyond. And together we enable highly skilled people to continually push boundaries and tackle big challenges requiring solutions that endure and inspire.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

We are on the hunt for a Program Manager for our Geointelligence team at our Richmond office.

As Program Manager of the Global Procedure Designer (GPD) program ("Program"), you will lead a diverse team of domain experts and software professionals dedicated to delivering updates to MDA's world-leading instrument flight procedure design system to multiple customers.

Responsibilities:

• Program leadership.
• Overall authority and responsibility for the Program.
• Delivery of contracted services meeting technical, budget and schedule requirements.
• Delivery of Program objectives, revenue, profitability, cashflow.
• Program governance.
• Customer relationships.
• Program risk and opportunity management
• Manage inputs to monthly program review package for Program portfolio. Conduct monthly Program review.
• Lead Program-related business development opportunities.
• Participate in Program change management processes.
• Manage Program-resourcing levels, in collaboration with Engineering and Talent Acquisition.
• Collaboration and communication with Engineering, Contracts, Quality and Finance departments, in support portfolio execution
• Establish a continuous improvement culture to improve tools, systems and business processes.
• Contribute to Geointelligence business planning (Annual Operating Plan, Strategic Growth Plan).

Experience & Skills:

• A University degree in Business, Engineering, Applied Science, Science, or other field from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of related program management experience of complex system(s) with demonstrated commitment to success.
• Aviation background.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, persuasive yet diplomatic.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive, team-friendly attitude.
• Willingness to learn.
• Able to work under pressure to meet time critical deadlines.
• Able to work within a large organization and understand dependencies and stakeholder needs.

Assets:

• Project Management Certification (PMP) or working towards.
• Previous experience in aircraft navigation concepts and systems is not required-but a keen interest in learning about it is
• Willingness to travel.

We're a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you're excited to expand our role in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we'll take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA's and Canada's leadership in this next golden age.

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) and ITAR.

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

MDA is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.

With a priority on maintaining the safety of our employees, customers and communities, MDA has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy for employees and visitors. Please speak to a recruiter for more details.