Senior Program Manager - (ASIC and technology development)

ABOUT MDA SPACE

Role

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Lead end-to-end execution of complex ASIC and technology development programs, ensuring delivery against scope, schedule, cost and quality objectives
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans, milestones, resources, budgets and key performance indicators
• Lead cross-functional teams across Systems, VLSI. HW, SW, Validation, RF, Operations, Quality and Supply Chain
• Manage program risks, opportunities, dependencies and critical issues, driving mitigation and timely escalation
• Monitor program performance using schedule, financial and Earned Value metrics, and drive corrective actions where required
• Lead customer and stakeholder communication, including program reviews, progress meetings and resolution of key issues
• Work closely with relevant functions to ensure effective management of suppliers, subcontractors and external development partners, and alignment with overall program commitments
• Coordinate technical and program milestones, including design reviews, tape-out, qualification, production readiness and customer delivery
• Provide regular program reporting, including weekly program updates, bi-weekly reviews, Monthly Program Reviews (MPRs), financial forecasts, risks and key decisions
• Drive effective decision-making, accountability and collaboration across geographically distributed and multidisciplinary teams

Minimum Required Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Engineering or related technical discipline; MBA is an advantage
• 10+ years of program management experience, with a proven track record delivering complex ASIC, semiconductor, HW/SW or technology programs
• Experience leading multidisciplinary R&D and product development programs through design, qualification and production
• Strong understanding of ASIC/VLSI and HW/SW development lifecycles
• Experience with program planning, budgeting, risk management, Earned Value Management and customer management
• Experience with ESA programs and familiarity with ESA standards and processes is highly desirable
• Background in Space/Satellite, Aerospace, Semiconductor or Networking industries is an advantage
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, problem-solving and escalation-management skills
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary and geographically distributed teams in a demanding environment
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.
• We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA Space 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 Space’s leadership in this next golden age.
• BPSS is for UK roles only: Comments/Special Considerations:
• We are required to conduct a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) screening in which we will check your:
• Right to work: To confirm that you are entitled to take up the position as well as check your nationality and immigration status
• Identity: Full ID check
• Criminal records: Basic Disclosure
• Employment history check: Confirmation of past three years of employment (minimum) history/activity
• Reference checks

UK Only - Benefits statement

• MDA Space provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, pension plan; and an employee assistance program.

Equal opportunity statement

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