Senior Director, LEO Network Operations

Posted:
10/1/2024, 4:51:08 AM

Location(s):
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada ⋅ Quebec, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Operations & Logistics ⋅ Sales & Account Management

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

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.  For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit www.telesat.com
 
Telesat believes in the power of collaboration and the value of in-person interactions. 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 employees to come together three days a week to collaborate, innovate and thrive!

The Director, LEO Network Operations will report to the VP Network Operations and take responsibility for the Telesat LEO’s operational functions to support customers and services offered around the world.  In addition, they will co-ordinate the activities of the NOC (Network Operations Center), CSC (Customer Support Centre), LS Operations and associated facilities services required to support Lightspeed.
 
In addition to the above, the Director, LEO Network Operations will support Sales and Engineering efforts to cost and provide support for implementation and ongoing operational support of customers requirement for both space and ground-based service offerings for Lightspeed and support lifecycle management of all elements required to maintain the operational network from end-to-end point requirements. 
At Telesat, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer that values equality in the workplace.   We are committed to providing the best candidate experience possible including any required accommodations at every stage of our interview process.   All qualified applicants that have been selected for an interview that require accommodations, are advised to inform the Telesat Talent team accordingly.  We will work with you to meet your needs.   All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential.