Drive Jira work management for Telesat user terminal programs, coordinating technical development across internal teams and external vendors in Canada. Translate technical needs into actionable work.
As User Terminal Project Coordinator, you will support the Program Manager across software development, engineering, product management, commercial teams, and suppliers. The work combines program administration, Agile coordination, and detailed Jira and Confluence administration. You will maintain visibility into priorities, ownership, blockers, dependencies, milestones, and completion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create Jira epics, stories, tasks, bugs, and technical requests
- Administer boards, workflows, backlogs, filters, dashboards, and reports
- Coordinate follow-up on stalled work, blockers, and overdue actions
- Facilitate intake, backlog reviews, prioritization, and status tracking
- Maintain decisions, meeting records, risks, dependencies, and documentation
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, business, or related discipline
- At least three years' project coordination or technical delivery experience
- Demonstrated Atlassian Jira and Confluence proficiency
- Experience supporting Scrum, Kanban, and Agile development practices
- Canadian work eligibility and Controlled Goods Program clearance eligibility
Bring Jira administration, Agile coordination, and technical communication skills to help Telesat advance user terminal development programs.
Jira Project Coordinator Telesat employer: Telesat
Telesat is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead one of Canada's most significant defence communications programs from its Ottawa headquarters. With a strong commitment to employee growth, Telesat fosters a collaborative work culture that values technical expertise and program management excellence, providing employees with the chance to make a meaningful impact on national security while working alongside world-class teams in the cutting-edge field of satellite technology.
