Product Manager - Connectivity Services

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 55 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 and Government 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 Satellite fleet consists of 12 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

The Product Manager - Connectivity Services is responsible for contributing to the evolution of Telesat Lightspeed’s connectivity product portfolio and progressively owning and scaling value‑added service (VAS) products that extend and differentiate those coinnectivty offerings.

The role sits within the Product Management organization and works closely with Connectivity Product Managers, Engineering, Sales, Operations and ecosystem partners. Initially, the role will focus on Point Of Interconnect (PoI), and Internet connectivity products, building deep familiarity with the Lightspeed service stack, before expanding ownership into higher‑layer value‑added services such as cloud interconnect, SD‑WAN, and security overlays.

This role requires strong technical depth, a product mindset, and the ability to translate customer and market needs into scalable, commercially viable services.

Resource is expected to be onsite at Telesat HQ, a minimum of 4 days per week

Key Responsibilities

Required Professional Experience

• Experience in product management, solutions architecture, network engineering, or technical commercial roles within telecom, networking, cloud, or managed services.
• Demonstrated experience working with enterprise connectivity, interconnect, or cloud‑based networking services.
• Proven ability to operate across technical, commercial, and operational domains.
• Strong foundation in IP networking and Layer‑3+ services (routing, VPNs, traffic management, SD-WAN overlays).
• Strong foundation in Carrier Ethernet services, including MEF‑based service models, service attributes, and operational considerations.
• Experience with ground interconnect, including Point of Interconnect (PoI), data centers, internet exchanges, cloud connectivity, and terrestrial backhaul.
• Familiarity with enterprise cloud networking and hybrid connectivity models.
• Ability to translate complex technical capabilities into clear, customer‑centric product offerings.
  Experience defining service constructs, SLAs, and commercial frameworks.
  Strong written and verbal communication skills.

The successful candidate must be eligible to process a Government of Canada, Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance if in the Ottawa office. US applicants must be able to obtain an ITAR clearance.

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