Talent Management Manager

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 4,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one.

For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.

The Role

This position is critical to the execution of the overall Talent Management strategy at MDA to shape and drive the Talent agenda to ensure MDA Space has the right talent capabilities to successfully achieve its ambitious growth agenda.

The Manager, Talent Management is responsible for leading the execution and continuous improvement of key talent management programs that support MDA Space's business and growth objectives. Working closely with HR Business Partners and business leaders, the Manager translates enterprise talent priorities into practical solutions that strengthen workforce capability, leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, and organizational readiness.

This role serves as a subject matter expert and program lead across multiple talent management disciplines, including Performance Management, Succession Planning, Talent Reviews, Workforce Planning, Employee Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion, and Talent Analytics. The Manager will oversee the successful delivery of talent programs, provide insights and recommendations to leaders, and ensure consistent application of talent practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Drive best in class, global talent related programs across MDA Space, including performance management, development planning, potential identification, succession management, assessment and career management to advance the identification, performance, development, diversity, retention, engagement, experience and readiness of employees and leaders for today’s needs and into the future

Support the creation of enterprise standards, frameworks, and processes that create consistency across talent management programs while enabling local flexibility across the business

Manage programs and initiatives on knowledge transfer, workforce planning, organizational design, engagement strategies and organizational culture

Coordinate enterprise workforce planning initiatives to identify future workforce requirements and critical capability gaps

Leverage talent analytics, workforce insights, and market intelligence to inform talent strategies and business decisions

Develop executive dashboards, reports, and key metrics to assess organizational health, talent risks, and program effectiveness

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and enterprise mindset
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align talent strategies to organizational objectives
• Executive presence and influence
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Change leadership and organizational transformation experience
• Leadership development and coaching expertise
• Ability to build partnerships and influence across all organizational levels
• Results-oriented with a focus on execution and continuous improvement
• Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Ability to think strategically, understand the business landscape, anticipate future talent needs and influence talent management solutions for a rapidly scaling and growing organization

Required Education/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree (HR, Law, Business Administration, or other relevant)
• Minimum 8-10+ years related Human Resources management experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing and leading enterprise-wide talent strategies and programs.
• Strong experience working directly with executive leadership teams and influencing organizational decisions.
• Experience managing teams, consultants, and cross-functional project resources.
• Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

Benefits Statement

MDA Space offers competitive compensation and benefits to its employees at all of its locations. As a member of the MDA Space team, you and your eligible dependents can enroll in a benefits plan that provides a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care, including: health care plans supplemental and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans and an employee assistance program and to their family.

Equal Opportunity Statement

MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and candidates with respect and dignity. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

The compensation range for this position is $120,000-140,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.