Project Manager

MDA Space (TSX: MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry, building the space between the proven and the possible. As a pioneer in robotics, satellite systems and geospatial intelligence, with a 55-year history of firsts and over 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space infrastructure and exploration. With more than 3,000 space experts across Canada, the US and the UK, the MDA Space team has the knowledge and know-how to turn a customer's bold vision into a deliverable mission, driven by a unique combination of experience, technical excellence and a sense of wonder that has been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push the boundaries on Earth and in the stars to change the world for the better, we'll take you there.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career within the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

We are looking for a Project Manager within our Satellite Systems team at our Montreal office.

As the world's leading independent commercial supplier of antennas, payloads and electronics for communication satellites and radars, our team has successfully contributed to hundreds of missions over the past 60 years. With a long-standing track record across a wide range of solutions provided to customers worldwide, our Satellite Systems team continues to grow and evolve on the ground and in the stars.

We are a dream team of passionate, collaborative, and driven individuals, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to drive new and innovative problem-solving approaches that push us to improve life on and above Earth. If you are excited to expand our place in space and want to inspire the next generation, we will take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA invites everyone who wants to step up and be part of it. As an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, integrity, and collaboration, we are committed to strengthening MDA's and Canada's leadership status in this new chapter.

Responsibility:

• Reviews line management requests, implements and plans the resources required to manage the program in its entirety. This may require negotiations with line managers or other programs for competing resource needs, which must always be done with the overall interests of the company in mind.
• Negotiates, discusses, and reaches agreement with the client regarding key program requirements and objectives, as well as required funding, resources, and methods. In many cases, these will be conflicting, and the program manager must maintain a diplomatic and persuasive approach to maintain a balance between what can be achieved for the budget and schedule while preserving the company's interests.
• Prepares detailed schedules to track program progress on a daily basis, performs frequent and regular cost-to-date and estimate-to-complete assessments, and develops workarounds as needed to meet cost and schedule objectives.
• Identifies and manages program risks and opportunities.
• Maintains hands-on control of the program through a process of regular program reviews, design reviews and audits, recovery plan meetings, staff meetings, program meetings, etc. Provides technical and administrative guidance, direction, and decision-making to the program team.
• Maintains program visibility at the customer level through regular technical, management, and progress meetings.
• Maintains program visibility with senior management through monthly program reviews and briefings, as required, on topics of importance to the company.
• Establishes a framework of competent subcontractors and suppliers in collaboration with the supply chain that will ensure the satisfaction of supply requirements throughout the life of the program.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Three years of experience in program/project management or project engineering in a related technical field.
• Mechanical or electrical engineering or similar degree, bachelor's or higher.
• Experience in negotiations, risk management, contract management, subcontract management, finance, and US ITAR regulations.
• Interpersonal qualities and leadership skills.
• Team player.
• Proactive, dynamic, resourceful, and autonomous person.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to deal with all levels of the company and with external clients.
• Must be flexible and open to change.
• Ability to communicate in French and English.

Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold a reliability status security clearance and successfully complete security screening for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

Benefits Statement:

MDA offers competitive compensation and benefits to its employees across all locations. As a member of the MDA team, you and your eligible dependents can enroll in a comprehensive benefits package featuring competitive health care, including: supplementary health care and flexible drug plans, dental and vision care benefits, income protection in case of disability, life insurance, group retirement savings plans, and an employee and family assistance program.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

MDA Ltd. is proud to provide accommodations during the recruitment process. If you wish to avail yourself of such accommodations, please indicate so in your application or cover letter, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.