Enterprise User Terminal Product Manager

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Enterprise User Terminal Product Manager

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 14 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on Via Sat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite. For more information, follow Telesat on X and Linked In or visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Senior Product Manager position will be responsible for the definition, development and execution of the product lifecycle for Enterprise User Terminals. We are seeking a strategic and technically adept satcom professional for this senior individual contributor role.

You will play a critical role in meeting our global customer needs by ensuring that the user terminals are brought to market in partnership with Telesat's external antenna partners and terminal integrators. The role requires close collaboration with leaders across product management, engineering, program management, commercial, sales, and legal teams.

Main Responsibilities

As a member of the User Terminal team, you will be responsible for the enterprise user terminal portfolio management, product roadmap, and product development of UTs for the Telesat Lightspeed network

Ensure that Telesat Lightspeed user terminal terminals are designed to meet market needs to deliver the most compelling products and operate at the highest quality-of-service standards

Develop HW and SW product requirements and technical specifications for use by internal and external development teams

Engage with Enterprise customers to gather insights, validate product strategy and represent the voice of the customer to internal stakeholders

Ensure new product roadmaps and development meet the corporate strategy and the go-to-market initiatives to drive service adoption that meets or exceeds revenue targets, alongside the Telesat Commercial team

Manage the creation of RFIs/RFPs to issue to vendors and integrators; help evaluate responses for technical commercial merit; make recommendations on procurement strategy

Work in close collaboration with Telesat’s systems engineering and technical product management teams to ensure seamless integration of terminal functionality and performance within the complete system and according to product roadmaps;

Education and Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant discipline with an emphasis in communication systems or satellite terminals

Minimum 10 years experience in product management in a STEM field with a minimum of 5 years in the satcom sector

Masters degree or MBA is a plus

Strong experience managing hardware and software product portfolios

Familiarity with Agile scrum development methodology

Specialized Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of satellite antenna and modem technologies required for terminals to operate through GSO and NGSO satellites and provide service to satcom markets

Knowledge of satellite markets and Enterprise verticals

Ability to write clear, concise and testable product requirements and experience in prioritization of features, enhancements and minimum viable products

Success in building winning communication products and managing long term roadmaps for complex communication systems

Proven success collaborating with cross-functional teams including technology, business development, marketing, sales,…