Senior Director, Canada Defence — Client & Program (ESCPP)
Core
Senior Director leading the end-to-end development, deployment, and operational service of the ESCP-P satellite program (LEO Mil-Ka and MEO UHF/X-band) for the Canadian Department of National Defence.
Role type
Senior Director, Defence Program & Customer Leadership
Builds
LEO Mil-Ka and MEO UHF/X-band satellite communications systems for government defence missions
Domain
Satellite communications, Defence, Government contracting
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic account leadership, Complex program management, Defence sector governance, Technical program oversight, Cross-functional orchestration, Contractual compliance management, Security clearance eligibility, Government relations
Preferred skills
PMP certification, Satellite/space industry experience, Canadian defence community experience, Matrixed leadership
Technologies
LEO satellite networks, MEO satellite networks, UHF/X-band communications, Mil-Ka communications
Responsibilities
Own the primary customer relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND), Lead the full lifecycle engagement from initial access to full operational capability, Orchestrate contributions across engineering, operations, legal, and finance teams, Govern program health regarding scope, schedule, cost, and risk, Coordinate technical program leadership on system design and integration, Apply rigorous program management methods (earned-value, risk management), Translate mission needs into delivery specifications, Lead joint governance in the DND/Telesat program office, Protect commercial and contractual outcomes, Champion assurance and security standards
Seniority
Senior Director, strategic leadership & execution