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- Lead multi-disciplinary program teams across different sites to meet technical, schedule and cost requirements. Programs are of a cost-plus and/or firm price nature
- 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 small and medium sized enterprises
- Minimum 10 years direct experience in operations, simulations, or training 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 program planning and execution, design & development, integration and test, operations, and/or maintenance (e.g. robotic systems, spacecraft subsystems)
- Prior experience in supporting real time operations from a mission control facility will be a definite asset.
- Demonstrated prowess in taking new ideas/concepts to reality via roadmaps and/or demonstration/other means etc.
- 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-mechanical or robotic systems, 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
Program Manager - Brampton, Canada - MDA
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Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the SECRET status level II , and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR .
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 place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we'll take you there.