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User Terminal Program Manager, Mil-Ka

Ottawa, Canada or Bethesda, US💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-18 → 2026-09-29

Core

Lead programmatic execution of Mil-Ka user terminal development, integration, and deployment for Telesat Lightspeed government and defence programs.

Role type

Senior Program Manager (Satellite Communications Hardware)

Builds

Mil-Ka user terminal solutions for government and defence satellite communications

Domain

Satellite communications, aerospace, defence

Required skills

Program management, vendor management, contract negotiation, risk management, stakeholder management, requirements definition, schedule management, budget management, technical integration oversight, cross-functional leadership

Preferred skills

Satellite communications systems knowledge, RF/antenna systems understanding, government/defence program experience, hardware/software development lifecycle expertise, PMP certification, MBA

Technologies

Microsoft Project, Primavera, Jira

Responsibilities

Lead execution of user terminal development and integration programs with external vendors; Serve as primary interface with terminal vendors; Own end-to-end program planning and execution including contracts and budgets; Coordinate with engineering teams to translate requirements into vendor plans; Drive vendor performance against technical and schedule commitments; Plan and coordinate lifecycle reviews and verification events; Manage program interfaces with broader Mil-Ka solution components; Track contractual deliverables and risks; Develop program management artifacts and status reporting.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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