Senior Program Manager, Enterprise Data Management Transformation (2 year contract)

*Please note that this is a 2 year contract role* 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 4,000 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.

Role Summary

The Senior Program Manager is accountable for leading large‑scale, enterprise‑wide transformation programs that span people, process, and technology. This role is responsible for translating enterprise strategy into executable transformation roadmaps, with a strong focus on data management, data governance, data‑driven mindset shifts, operating model change and enterprise adoption. The role ensures business value realization, disciplined execution, and measurable outcomes across multiple business units and stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of complex, enterprise-wide, multi‑function transformation programs, including data management and data governance initiatives
• Drive alignment between business strategy, transformation objectives, and enterprise data capabilities (data governance, quality, ownership, lifecycle management)
• Establish and manage integrated transformation roadmaps covering operating model changes, process redesign, technology enablement, and data maturity improvements
• Own overall program governance, including scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, benefits realization, and executive reporting
• Lead Data Owners, IT, Compliance, Security, and Business leaders to operationalize enterprise data management policies and standards
• Lead cross‑functional program teams (project managers, change managers, data managers, SMEs, vendors) without direct authority in a matrix or federated environment
• Ensure transformation outcomes are embedded sustainably into day‑to‑day business operations post‑go‑live, including adoption, capability uplift, and continuous improvement
• Translate regulatory, compliance, intellectual property, and business requirements into executable data management initiatives
• Coordinate delivery across data‑related domains such as data governance, data cataloging, data quality, master data, and analytics enablement
• Ensure alignment between data management capabilities and broader enterprise transformations
• Define, monitor and communicate data‑related business outcomes (risk reduction, compliance enablement, operational efficiency, decision quality)
• Define clear transformation success metrics, value realization, and benefits tracking mechanisms
• Actively manage delivery risk, escalation thresholds, and remediation plans for complex enterprise initiatives
• Prepare and present concise, executive‑level materials for Steering Committees and senior leadership
• Maintain a strong focus on outcomes, adoption, and realized business value — not just delivery milestones
• Serve as a trusted transformation partner to senior leaders across business, data, and technology functions; drive enterprise alignment across leaders with differing priorities, data maturity levels, and risk appetites
• 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 Experience

• 8-10 years' experience leading large, complex enterprise transformation programs
• Demonstrated experience delivering data management or data governance transformations in a large, regulated, or complex organization
• 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
• Experience working in matrixed or federated operating models across multiple business units
• Executive‑level communication experience
• Data or transformation‑related credentials (data governance, business analysis, change management) are 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 Considerations

Successful 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 Statement

MDA 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 supplemental and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans and an employee assistance program.

Equal Opportunity Statement

MDA 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 $150,000 - $170,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.