Telesat

Senior Manager, Program Management Office

Ottawa, Ontario Full Time Hire - (FTE with Benefits) On-site
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Job Description

The Senior Manager, Project Management Office (PMO) reports to the Director of Mission Assurance and Program Integration and is responsible for leading enterprise program governance, integrated schedule and budget planning, program controls, portfolio reporting, and cross-segment coordination for complex telecommunications and space programs.

This role provides the framework, tools, processes, and oversight necessary to enable successful program delivery across multiple organizational segments while ensuring executive leadership has clear visibility into program performance, risks, dependencies, milestones, and strategic objectives.

The Senior Manager, PMO has a staff who serve as the central integrators across engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, mission assurance, product management, and other stakeholder organizations supporting multiple projects. The position does not directly manage segment Program Managers, who remain within their respective organizations and coordinate extensively with the PMO, However, the role establishes program management standards, methodologies, reporting requirements, and governance practices across the enterprise. The successful candidate must be comfortable operating in an evolving environment where not all processes, standards, and organizational interfaces have been fully established, and where success requires building structure, alignment, and operational discipline across multiple stakeholders.

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What does the Senior Manager, Program Management Office role at Telesat involve?

The Senior Manager, Program Management Office position at Telesat in Ottawa, Ontario is a full time hire - (fte with benefits) role. The Senior Manager, Project Management Office (PMO) reports to the Director of Mission Assurance and Program Integration and is responsible for leading enterprise program governance, integrated schedule and budget planning, program controls, portfolio reporting, and cross-segment coordination for complex telecommunications and space programs. This role provides the framework, tools, processes, and oversight necessary to enable successful program delivery across multiple organizational segments while ensuring executive leadership has clear visibility into program performance, risks, dependencies, milestones, and strategic objectives.

What skills are required for Senior Manager, Program Management Office at Telesat?

Key skills for this role include: RDS.

What is the salary for Senior Manager, Program Management Office at Telesat?

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Is the Senior Manager, Program Management Office position at Telesat remote or on-site?

This position is On-site. The role is based in Ottawa, Ontario.

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About This Role

Senior Manager, Program Management Office at Telesat is a full time hire - (fte with benefits) management position in Ottawa, Ontario. Key skills include RDS. Education: Master's Degree preferred. Experience: 5+ years.

This role is classified as on-site and is suitable for senior-level professionals. Ghost Score 20/100 (Probably Active) indicates this listing is probably active with recent employer engagement.

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