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 LEO 3 demonstration satellite. This is why our employees generally work from the office Tuesday - Thursday, leaving Monday and Friday for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters brainstorming, problem-solving, and trusted relationships and allows our marketing team to come together three days a week to collaborate, innovate and thrive! 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. 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. This is a highly technical role, focused on using embedded SW development experience to successfully manage this team. 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. 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. Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 10 years of management experience in a software development environment, preferably with embedded software focus. Strong background in embedded software development and proficiency in Agile methodologies. Proven leadership skills with a track record of building and managing successful software development teams. Technical expertise in software engineering practices, including design, development, and testing. Familiarity with automation practices and quality assurance methods. Strong organizational and planning skills. Proficiency in working with both public and private cloud environments. Familiarity with setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines. They will be responsible for talent acquisition, fostering a constructive work atmosphere, and leveraging their extensive expertise to inform recommendations and decisions. Working conditions are generally comfortable typical of an office environment. international travel is required. The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods program (CGP). #All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential. #