Senior Manager, Architect Lead Obpsw

About Us

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 Phase 1 LEO satellite, which is the start of Telesat Lightspeed. For more information, follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn or visit www.telesat.com

PURPOSE OF JOB

The Senior manager, architecture and OBPSW lead will build, lead, and manage a team of software professionals, including Principal Engineers, Software Engineers, and Associate Engineers. Provide mentorship, guidance, and career development opportunities to team members. In addition, they will develop team strategies, goals, and plans in alignment with the company's objectives. Organize and lead team events, fostering a collaborative and motivated work environment and enable and support data-driven decision-making.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uphold and promote the company's culture, values, and standards within the team. Create an inclusive and positive working environment where every team member can thrive.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the team members, ensuring that best practices are followed, and technical challenges are effectively addressed.
• Drive automation initiatives and champion quality assurance practices to enhance software development processes and product reliability.
• Strategize and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Develop and present project status reports, highlighting accomplishments, challenges, and risks.
• Lead a geographically dispersed team, promoting effective communication, collaboration, and alignment across locations.
• Organize team-building events, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions to foster team cohesion and professional growth.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration and team motivation.
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of building and managing successful software development teams.
• Familiarity with automation practices and quality assurance methods.
• Minimum of 7 years of management experience in a software development environment, preferably with embedded software focus.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong background in embedded software development and proficiency in Agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in working with both public and private cloud environments.
• Experience working with geographically dispersed teams.
• Familiarity with setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with CloudOps and FinOps practices.
• Technical expertise in software engineering practices, including design, development, and testing.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.

DECISION MAKING & 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 both direct and matrixed reports

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This role offers hybrid work environment.
• Occasional international travel is required
• Working conditions are generally comfortable typical of an office environment.

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.