Technical Program Manager (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Technical Program Manager (Aerospace): Leading the planning and execution of spacecraft component development and manufacturing with an accent on cross-functional coordination between Montreal and US-based teams. Focus on building program infrastructure, managing complex hardware dependencies, and ensuring synchronization of requirements and V&V plans.

Location: Must be based in Montreal, Canada. Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level and pass security assessment for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

Company

hirify.global is a navigational intelligence company developing Pulsar, an advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit designed for absolute precision and robust global positioning.

What you will do

• Own and maintain the development and manufacturing schedule for Montreal-based subsystem programs.
• Serve as the coordination hub between the Montreal engineering team and US-based program leadership.
• Manage component suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure alignment with internal timelines.
• Identify and track risks, maintaining a risk register and resolving blockers with technical leads.
• Prepare and deliver regular status updates on schedule health and program milestones.
• Develop and implement effective project management processes for a growing hardware team.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of project or program management experience in complex hardware development.
• Direct exposure to spacecraft, satellite component, or precision hardware development.
• Working understanding of subsystem development lifecycles from requirements to manufacturing.
• Ability to track interdependencies across mechanical, electrical, and integration workstreams.
• Must be eligible for Canadian security clearance and Controlled Goods Program (CGP) compliance.
• Strong communication skills for working with both on-bench engineers and remote leadership.

Nice to have

• Experience with precision mechanical or electromechanical component development (e.g., reaction wheels, actuators).
• Familiarity with rate manufacturing ramp-up for flight hardware.
• Experience coordinating across geographically distributed teams (US-Canada).
• Proficiency with scheduling tools like Wrike, MS Project, or Smartsheet.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.