Mission Assurance Director

2 days ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Telesat Full time

Job Summary

The Director of Mission Assurance will play a critical role in ensuring the success of Telesat's Lightspeed program. This individual will be responsible for coordinating all program Mission Assurance activities, planning and managing the Telesat Lightspeed Mission Assurance Organization, and developing and maintaining a system for managing processes critical to Mission Success.

Main Responsibilities

  • Provide a Vision for Mission Success: Develop and communicate a clear vision for achieving Mission Success, aligning with Telesat's overall goals and objectives.
  • Drive Implementation and Execution: Work across Telesat's segment organizations to drive the implementation and execution of processes to ensure Telesat Lightspeed system Mission Success.
  • Develop and Maintain a System for Communicating, Managing, and Linking Processes: Create and maintain a system for communicating, managing, and linking processes to ensure seamless execution and continuous improvement.
  • Provide Training and Guidance: Work with the Sr. Manager, Lightspeed Program Delivery to provide training on processes and ensure that all stakeholders understand their roles and responsibilities.
  • Develop and Advise on Communications: Develop and advise senior management on communications related to Mission Assurance, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and aligned.
  • Ensure Effective Risk Management: Work with the Director, Lightspeed Program Management Office to ensure effective Risk Management and mitigation strategies are in place.
  • Administer Program Quality Processes: Administer program quality processes, including Quality and Nonconformity Reporting and Disposition, Corrective and Preventive Action, Supplier Assurance, Software Assurance, Operations Quality, Independent reviews, audits, and investigations.

Requirements

  • Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Master's degree or equivalent in Engineering Management is preferable. At least 15 years' experience in engineering development involving both hardware and software, preferably working in communications or satellites. At least 5 years' experience as a manager with Mission Assurance experience.
  • Skills and Abilities: Ability to assess technical status and issues in hardware, software, and operations. Expertise in failure and anomaly investigation, corrective action, preventive action, and continuous improvement. Excellent oral and written communication skills in dealing with engineers, internal and external stakeholders, senior management, and staff. Ability to convey status and issues clearly, concisely, and accurately. Ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical individuals. Strong organizational skills. Significant skill in influence management to help broker solutions across organizations. A team player, collaborative, and independently driven. Must demonstrate a flexible, open-minded attitude and have strong interpersonal skills.
  • Decision Making and Supervision: In this role, the individual will wield substantial influence over the trajectory of the Telesat Lightspeed program. They will be responsible for talent acquisition, fostering a constructive work atmosphere, and leveraging their extensive expertise to inform recommendations and decisions. This position entails overseeing direct reports.
  • Working Conditions: General office environments. Full-time office. Prefer Telesat Ottawa office based, exceptional candidates based from another Telesat location will be considered. Occasional travel, including international travel, is anticipated. Candidate must be able to obtain relevant security clearance.


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