Senior Manager, Embedded Software

About the role

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 55 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 and Government 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 Satellite fleet consists of 12 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 be responsible to build, lead, and manage a team of software professionals, including Principal Engineers, SW. Architects, Software Engineers, Associate Engineers, as well as Scrum Masters. The right candidate will develop strategies for the embedded SW development environment, including goals and plans in alignment with the group's development objectives. They will organize and lead scrum team events (with the help of the Scrum Master), foster a collaborative and motivated work environment, and enable and support data-driven decision-making. In addition, they will provide mentorship, guidance, and career development opportunities to team members.

This is a highly technical role, focused on using embedded SW development experience to successfully manage this team.

Main Responsibilities - Provide technical leadership and guidance to the team members, ensuring that best SW development practices are followed, and technical challenges are effectively addressed.

- Develop and present SW development status reports, highlighting accomplishments, challenges, and risks.

- Strategize and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful SW development outcomes.

- 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.

- Lead a geographically dispersed team, promoting effective communication, collaboration, and alignment across locations.

- Drive SW automation initiatives and champion quality assurance practices to enhance software development processes and product reliability.

- Organize team-building events, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions to foster team cohesion and professional growth.

Education and Experience Required - Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering, or a related field.