Senior Defence Systems Business Development Manager

22 hours ago

Winnipeg MB, Winnipeg Census Division, MB; Manitoba, Canada 49North Full-time
Lead defence systems growth at 49North by shaping capture strategies and aligning advanced technologies with Canadian procurement programs. Travel may reach 30% domestically and internationally.
As Senior Manager, Business Development, you will expand markets across naval, aerospace, autonomous systems, and joint C5ISR sectors. The role covers opportunity identification, bid strategy, contract awards, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with defence primes, suppliers, and technology innovators. You will translate operational requirements into solutions meeting Canadian Industrial and Technological Benefits rules.

Key Responsibilities

Lead growth across naval combat systems and autonomous platformsOwn capture lifecycle through multi-million-dollar contract awardsBuild relationships with Canadian Armed Forces and Defence Industrial Agency stakeholdersCollaborate with global primes, suppliers, and autonomous technology innovatorsAlign engineering solutions with operational requirements and ITB rulesRequirements:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent operational experience and educationFive-plus years in defence capture or technical business developmentExperience with complex naval or aerospace systems integrationKnowledge of Canadian shipbuilding, procurement, and ITB frameworksAbility to obtain Secret clearance and pass CGP/ITAR assessmentApply defence business development expertise across naval systems, autonomy, C5ISR, capture management, and Canadian procurement at 49North.
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