SATCOM Sr. Program Manager- Bids & Proposals

Role overview

Program leadership and proposals

• Establish program scope, objectives, risks, requirements, and execution readiness; coordinate handoff to Execution Program Managers.
• Align Engineering, Operations, Business Development, and Program Management teams.
• Support bid and proposal strategies, estimates, schedules, and execution approaches.
• Develop and manage internal and supplier SOWs; interpret customer SOWs and contractual requirements.
• Translate requirements into program plans and execution artifacts and maintain transition-ready documentation.
• Support troubled or delayed programs, analyze phase-exit metrics, and drive corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Engage customers, suppliers, and external stakeholders; represent the PMO in presentations, reviews, and business discussions.
• Contribute to program-management practices, governance, and cross-functional alignment.

Required qualifications

• Engineering bachelor's degree, with additional experience in Business, Program Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in program management, product development, or NPI.
• Complex program management experience in satellite communications, aerospace, defense, telecommunications, or related high-technology industries.
• Understanding of program lifecycle management, phase-gate processes, and cross-functional product development.
• Experience with SOWs, program plans, schedules, and execution frameworks; success supporting bids, proposals, customer pursuits, and business development.
• Strong customer-facing communication, stakeholder management, analytical, problem-solving, and risk management capabilities.
• PMP or CAPM certification is required; the applicable certification must be obtained within six months of hire if not already held.

Preferred qualifications

• PMP or equivalent is listed as preferred; a separate certification statement requires PMP or CAPM according to position level.
• Government contracting, government-funded program, or regulated-industry experience is preferred.
• Experience leading recovery efforts for complex or at-risk programs is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of satellite communications products and technologies is preferred.

Work environment and eligibility

• The role involves frequent interaction with customers, suppliers, executive leadership, and cross-functional teams in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Candidates must be eligible for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program clearance.

Compensation

• Annual base salary range is CAD 125,000–166,000; the position is incentive eligible.
• The application period is estimated at 40 days and may change based on business needs and candidate availability.