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Summary: The SAR Payload Product Manager is part of the Office of the Chief Architect and has the design authority of one or more Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Payload products. In this capacity, the SAR Payload Product Manager owns the product roadmap, the product strategy and the product requirements while accomplishing key activities related to product development and the management of the associated Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio. The main objectives are to provide leadership in product development and life-cycle strategy, market analysis &

requirements management, cost reduction strategy, pricing & bids, product technical presentations to support business development activities and business cases for new products. Inputs from customers and front-end of the business Market analysis and reports Requirements trend analysis SWOT analysis Corporate business objectives Perform product / market assessment as an input into the product development and marketing plans Communicate the vision, roadmap and the requirements to the Product Development Team(s) in charge of executing the product development Act as the product design authority within the product development team(s)



and the program team(s) to define the product architecture which maximize value Present product roadmaps to internal stakeholders and external customers Technology development: Identify external opportunities of funding for product development Lead external funding proposal development as applicable, with the support of engineering and capture managers as needed Manage small to medium internally funded and externally funded development programs, adhering to best program management practices and managing the allocated budget and schedule Provide Product related direction to the Program Management Office for large product development programs Establish long term relationships with technology development partners from industry, academia and government organizations Support trade-offs with potential customers Perform accurate costing (in-line with actual performance of organization) Engineering: Communicate results on latest technology and product development activities.

Business Development: Program Management Office: Guidance in the development of a program baseline Attend selected technical conferences related to the products The SAR Payload Product Manager is responsible for a critical business function while not having direct control over the resources that are instrumental in making it happen. There is a constant struggle to rally support and adhere to the extremely demanding product development and front-end-of-the-business timelines.



The SAR Payload Product Manager is thus constantly required to manage time and priorities to meet multiple conflicting deadlines.

The SAR Payload Product Manager does not have direct reports but can lead typically up to 20 employees (mostly engineers) assigned to internal/external R&D; activities or proposals. The timely execution of a sound development plan combined with a solid performance on B&P; activities are important drivers in our ability to win contracts and fuel our growth. Bachelor degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree ~ Master or PhD degree an asset ~5+ years experience in SAR, space experience is an asset. ~ Strong business sense in order to find optimum solutions from a technical / risk / schedule and cost point of view ~ Ability to work with various levels in the organisation, including sales team, senior management and VP level ~ Strives to provide customers/clients with personalized and efficient service ~ Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the SECRET status level II , and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) .

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) . We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age. extended healthcare and flexible drug plans dental and vision benefits disability income protection life insurance group retirement savings plans and an employee and family assistance program.

📌 Product Manager, Business Development (Montreal)
🏢 MDA
📍 Montreal