Space Systems Program Director

As the Space Systems Program Director at NordSpace, you will lead NordSpace Phase 2 and 3 space systems go-to-market strategy, ranging from satellite development for external customers to the NordSpace internal space systems application layer.

Own product vision, strategy and roadmap for satellite systems and space hardware/software, working hands-on with customers, partners and engineering to take products from concept to market and through their full lifecycle.

• →Drive product vision, strategy and roadmap for satellite systems and space-related hardware/software, aligning business goals with commercial and government/defence customer needs and technological feasibility
• →Lead an agile product development approach with rapid cycles of prototyping, testing and iteration to validate features and accelerate delivery
• →Engage directly with customers, prospects, partners and internal engineering teams to capture market opportunities and user requirements, and translate feedback and market insights into prioritized product requirements and backlogs
• →Monitor the competitive landscape and emerging space technologies, and prepare business cases, budget forecasts and pricing strategy support
• →Facilitate go-to-market strategies and sales enablement through targeted messaging, technical content and customer engagement, and lead proposals and bid submissions to relevant RFPs
• →Support commercial teams at customer meetings and trade shows as the product subject matter expert, and represent NordSpace at industry forums
• →Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, sales and marketing, customer operations, regulatory affairs and finance
• →Manage the product lifecycle post-launch, tracking KPIs, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Business or related
• 5+ years professional experience in space systems or satellite product management, ground segment software or related aerospace domains
• Expertise in agile product development including sprint planning, backlog management and iterative delivery
• Strong understanding of satellite systems, space mission operations, ground segment infrastructure or satellite communication networks
• Proven ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear product specifications and user stories
• Experience working with cross-disciplinary teams across engineering, marketing, sales and customer support
• Business-oriented mindset with skills in market assessment, business case development and P&L contribution
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience representing products publicly and supporting customer-facing events
• Results-oriented and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Full-time in-person at Markham, Ontario or St. John's, Newfoundland, with occasional travel to Ottawa and St. Lawrence, Newfoundland

• Familiarity with space industry standards, regulatory environments and export compliance
• Prior experience at satellite constellation operators (Starlink, Amazon Kuiper, Kepler Communications) or space technology startups