Plm/Mes Business Transformation Director

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 3,400 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.
The RoleThe
PLM/MES Business Transformation Director
is accountable for leading complex, enterprise-wide
PLM and MES transformation initiatives
across multiple business units. This role requires senior-level experience delivering large-scale implementations in highly complex environments, driving alignment across business, operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, and IT stakeholders. The role is responsible for translating strategic objectives into executable roadmaps, elevating processes and system capabilities to
industry best practices, and ensuring disciplined execution, adoption, and measurable business outcomes.
Key Accountabilities
Lead enterprise-wide end-to-end PLM and MES implementation across functions, sites, and business units.
Align business strategy with operational priorities and program objectives for scalable enterprise processes.
Build and manage integrated roadmaps covering harmonization, solution design, deployment, change management, and capability enhancement.
Own program governance: scope, milestones, risks, issues, budget, benefits, and executive reporting.
Align complex, disparate requirements, decisions, and deployment priorities among business, manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and IT stakeholders.
Guide cross-functional teams, vendors, and experts in a matrix environment.
Embed PLM and MES solutions into operations through adoption, governance, training, and continuous improvement.
Translate business and regulatory needs into actionable implementation plans.
Coordinate process design, configuration, data readiness, integration, testing, cutover, and stabilization.
Ensure PLM/MES capabilities align with enterprise platforms and digital transformation.
Drive standardization and best practices while balancing business realities.
Define success metrics, KPIs, and readiness measures for transformation programs.
Manage delivery risk, dependencies, escalation, and remediation.
Present concise updates to Steering Committees and senior leadership.
Focus on business outcomes, adoption, and sustained value post-deployment.
Stakeholder & Change Leadership
Serve as a trusted transformation partner to senior leaders across business, operations, manufacturing, engineering, and technology functions
Drive alignment across enterprise leaders with differing priorities, legacy processes, and business unit requirements to achieve common PLM and MES outcomes
Lead business change activities to ensure stakeholder readiness, process adoption, and sustainable capability uplift across impacted teams
Influence decision-making, resolve cross-functional conflicts, and drive timely executive escalation in a complex matrixed environment
Required Expereince
15+ years' experience leading large, complex enterprise transformation and system implementation programs
Demonstrated senior-level experience delivering PLM and MES implementations in highly complex, multi-business-unit enterprise environments
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
Program or Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent)
Proven track record of managing multi-workstream programs with significant organizational change, cross-functional dependencies, and enterprise process alignment.
Experience working in matrixed or federated operating models across multiple business units, functions, and implementation partners.
Executive-level communication experience, including Steering Committee engagement, sponsor management, and senior stakeholder alignment.
Experience with process standardization, global template or multi-site deployment approaches, and industry best practice adoption is an asset
Leadership Capabilities
Strong outcome‑orientation with a bias for action and accountability
Ability to influence at senior levels without direct authority
High tolerance for ambiguity and ability to structure complex problems
Pragmatic, disciplined, and calm under pressure
Trusted advisor mindset with strong judgment and professionalism
Special ConsiderationsSuccessful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the Reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP), and be able to obtain higher clearances.
Benefits StatementMDA Space offers competitive compensation and benefits to its employees at all of its locations. As a member of the MDA Space team, you and your eligible dependents can enroll in a benefits plan that provides a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care, including:
health care plans supplemental and flexible drug plans
dental and vision benefits
disability income protection
life insurance
group retirement savings plans
an employee assistance program and to their family
Equal Opportunity StatementMDA Space is an equal opportunity employer with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion.
We are committed to treating all employees and candidates with respect and dignity. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.
The compensation range for this position is $180-000-200,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
Le Directeur de la transformation métier PLM/MESLe
Directeur de la transformation métier PLM/MES
est chargé de diriger des
initiatives de transformation PLM et MES
complexes à l’échelle de l’entreprise, couvrant plusieurs unités opérationnelles. Ce poste requiert une expérience de haut niveau dans la mise en œuvre de projets à grande échelle dans des environnements hautement complexes, ainsi que la capacité à assurer la coordination entre les
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