User Terminal Program Manager
July 25
🔄 Hybrid – Ottawa
Description
• Responsible for the planning and execution of multiple vendor programs by managing the scope (contract, statement-of-work, work-breakdown-structure, monthly executive reporting) requirements, schedule, milestones, risks, opportunities and budget • Manage UT programs including flat panel antennas and report on their progress • Ensure both internal development and external vendor development are tracked correctly, reported and risks and challenges identified for the overall Lightspeed program • Work closely with the product, program, engineering and commercial teams to understand the UT requirements and ensure vendors delivery of compliant solutions, on time and on budget • Work with Telesat engineering, legal and contracts teams to support preparation of partnership, development and supply agreements with selected vendors • Prepare and execute program initiatives for Telesat Lightspeed constellation in close coordination with the Telesat commercial and services teams • Develop required documentation for proper management and execution of UT programs in collaboration with technical experts in the engineering team, including dashboards • Assess vendor development progress are prepare program inputs in support of presentations to brief Lightspeed leadership on highlights, challenges and go forward plans • Work with suppliers to develop design to cost initiatives to meet targets unit production cost for user terminals
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant discipline with an emphasis in communication systems or satellite terminals • Minimum 6 years experience in program management in a STEM field with a minimum of 2 years in the satcom sector • Master's degree or MBA is a plus • Significant experience managing multiple concurrent and interdependent projects • Strong working knowledge of project management tools including Microsoft Project or similar scheduling tools (ie. Primavera Cloud, Primavera P6, as well as Jira) • General knowledge of modem, RF, electronics and antenna technologies • Experience in dealing with business considerations and practical limitations related to system design and implementation • Experience working with external vendors including outside design and manufacturing facilities • Ability to prioritize opportunities, needs and resources • PMP Certification is a plus • Fluent in English, written and oral
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