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 new product introduction environments

Demonstrated experience managing complex programs within satellite communications, aerospace, defense, telecommunications, or related high-technology industries

Solid 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 (Canada)
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📍 Canada