Telesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT) is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers for over 50 years. Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service, Telesat has grown to be one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators.
Telesat Lightspeed, our revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, scheduled to begin service in 2027, will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise users by delivering a combination of high capacity, security, resiliency and affordability with ultra-low latency and fiber-like speeds. Telesat is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and has offices and facilities around the world.
The company’s state-of-the-art fleet consists of 15 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on ViaSat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite. For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit www.telesat.com
In this role, the successful candidate will work directly with Telesat's Network Engineering team supporting Lightspeed System Development. The successful candidate will be required to will develop and manage IT project plans, including identify and document project requirements, risks, and dependencies. They will facilitate meetings, tasks assignments and follow-ups, as well as support new product development/ introduction process development.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Engineering requirements gathering and documentation
- TRD (technical requirements) and business requirements documentation development
- Coordinating distribution of materials and actions to interdepartmental segments
- Facilitating meetings, tasks assignments and follow-ups
- Role will focus on internet services, lab program management, activities, implementations
- Summarizing and communicating project statuses to various internal stakeholders
- Familiarity with PLM, specifically NPD (new product development) and NPI (new product introduction) process development and management
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- A bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience with project management, with a track record of successfully supporting complex technical projects
- Proficient in Agile methodologies and adept at tools like Jira for project tracking
- Outstanding communication skills, able to navigate the complexities of a fast-paced environment.
- Previous experience working in a technical consulting role or working directly with stakeholders
- Familiar with telecom industry and telecommunications products and services
- Familiarity with satcom would be strong asset
DECISION MAKING & SUPERVISION
- This role has no direct reports but will work and interact with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- This role offers hybrid work environment.
- Working conditions are generally comfortable typical of an office environment.
The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain both Reliability and Canadian Controlled Goods program (CGP) clearances.
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At Telesat, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer that values equality in the workplace. We are committed to providing the best candidate experience possible including any required accommodations at every stage of our interview process. All qualified applicants that have been selected for an interview that require accommodations, are advised to inform the Telesat Talent team accordingly. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential.
What We Do
Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability, and industry-leading customer service, Telesat is one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators. Telesat works collaboratively with its customers to deliver critical connectivity solutions that tackle the world’s most complex communications challenges, providing powerful advantages that improve their operations and drive profitable growth.
Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, will be the first and only LEO network optimized to meet the rigorous requirements of telecom, government, maritime and aeronautical customers. Telesat Lightspeed will redefine global satellite connectivity with ubiquitous, affordable, high-capacity links with fiber-like speeds.
