Program Manager - Space and Robotics Operations (Subcontracts)
MDA
- Brampton, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead multi-disciplinary program teams to meet technical, schedule and cost requirements overseeing initiation and execution of key program subcontracts.
- Identify and manage customer and program risks and opportunities including prioritization, mitigation, escalation, and resolution
- Negotiate, discuss and reach an agreement with the customer with respect to the key requirements and objectives 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/maintain a cadre of capable subcontractors and suppliers in conjunction with the supply chain that will ensure meeting supply requirements throughout the life of the program
- Develop and maintain close working relationships with Quality Assurance, Finance, Project Planning and Control, Contracts, Engineering and Manufacturing and New Business
- Demonstrate leadership across the organization; promoting common core values
- Minimum 5 years Program Management experience is mandatory, including leading multi-disciplinary teams
- Working in medium - Large sized enterprises
- Minimum 5 years direct experience in design and development of space flight, military or other safety/mission-critical hardware and/or software Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in engineering or technical field
- Experience in initiation and oversight of subcontracts, including preparation of Statements of Work, monitoring and control of subcontracts dealing with design & development, manufacture, assembly, integration and test, operations, and/or maintenance of subsystems
- 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: electro-optic and opto-mechanical systems for cameras and laser range finders, safety-critical space, aerospace, military applications, systems engineering, embedded systems, software, simulations, mission operations
- Experience with government space agency programs
- Great interpersonal skills
- Team player demonstrating a high level of integrity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Conflict management skills in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Results-oriented and exhibits excellent critical thinking Strives to provide customers/clients with personalized and efficient service
- Ability to cope with significant workload peaks
- Ability to travel as required
5 years: Aerospace or Defence-Space Experience post grad
5 years: Program Management