- Lead programs through early lifecycle phases A1 and A2, establishing scope, objectives, risks, requirements, and execution readiness
- Facilitate handoff to Execution Program Managers at Phase B and support continuity through Phase C
- Drive cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Operations, Business Development, and Program Management
- Support bid and proposal activities involving RDE recovery, RevCOGS initiatives, and government-funded or industry-sponsored pursuits
- Develop program management strategies, estimates, schedules, and execution approaches for proposals
- Develop and manage internal and supplier Statements of Work
- Review customer SOWs and contractual requirements
- Translate requirements into Program Management Plans and execution artifacts
- Support recovery of troubled or underperforming programs and initiatives challenged with phase exit requirements
- Monitor, analyze, and report phase-exit performance metrics and drive corrective actions
- Serve as PMO interface with customers, suppliers, and external stakeholders
- Represent PMO in customer presentations, reviews, and business discussions
- Align Program Management, GBE, CBT, Engineering, and other functional organizations
- Contribute to program-management best practices, governance, and continuous improvement
- Provide leadership and guidance on complex program-management challenges

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with additional experience in Business, Program Management, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in program management, product development, or recent product introduction environments
- Demonstrated experience managing complex programs within satellite communications, aerospace, defense, telecommunications, or related high-technology industries
- Strong understanding of program lifecycle management, phase-gate processes, and cross-functional product development methodologies




- Experience developing and managing Statements of Work (SOWs), program plans, schedules, and execution frameworks
- Proven success supporting bid and proposal activities, customer pursuits, and business development initiatives
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with extensive customer-facing experience
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management capabilities
- Must be eligible for Controlled Goods Program (CGP) clearance in Canada
- PMP certification or equivalent (preferred)
- Experience with government contracting, government-funded programs, or regulated industries (preferred)
- Experience leading recovery efforts for complex or at-risk programs (preferred)
- Advanced knowledge of satellite communications products and technologies (preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in program management, including lifecycle management, phase-gate processes, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to develop and manage Statements of Work, program plans, and execution strategies in high-technology industries.

Highest-signal resume keywords

- Program Management
- Statements of Work (SOWs)
- Bid and Proposal Activities
- Stakeholder Management
- PMP Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

- Program Lifecycle Management
- Phase-Gate Processes
- Execution Frameworks
- Risk Management
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Program Plans
- Schedules Development
- Continuous Improvement
- Governance Best Practices

Soft Skills

- Communication Skills
- Leadership
- Cross-Functional Alignment
- Customer-Facing Experience
- Guidance on Complex Challenges

Certifications & Qualifications

- PMP Certification
- Controlled Goods Program (CGP) Clearance

Industry Keywords

- Satellite Communications
- Aerospace
- Defense
- Telecommunications
- High-Technology Industries
- Government Contracting
- Regulated Industries
- Product Development
- New Product Introduction
- RDE Recovery

📌 Senior Program Manager – Bids & Proposals (Ottawa)
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