Manager, Market Access – Spectrum Policy

Job Description:

  • Represent Telesat in Middle Eastern and north African regional forums such as ASMG and the ATU, and international forums such as the ITU-R to promote Telesat interests.
  • Assist with market access in other regions as required.
  • Identify and develop proposals to ensure Telesat regulatory long-term interests are protected.
  • Provide key inputs to short and long range planning in support of corporate development.
  • Directly engage with national regulatory authorities in the region.
  • Secure new licenses/authorizations and maintain existing ones, either directly or through a distribution channel.
  • Prepare documentation in support of the license/authorization application process.
  • Engage in complex negotiations in order to influence and optimize the domestic/regional regulatory framework.
  • Provide regulatory support to the commercial team and to the distribution partners for market access in the region.
  • Lead or support domestic/regional consultations/industry actions/coalitions that may impact Telesat market and spectrum access.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in satellite communications related to market access, domestic/regional regulatory framework/forums and the application of the ITU Radio Regulations
  • Strong technical, regulatory research and analysis skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills in English and Arabic would be an advantage.
  • Experience as company lead representative in international forums
  • Ability to work well in a cross-functional environment
  • Ability to exercise judgment and make sound decisions to drive processes to conclusion
  • Self-starter with good organizational skills and the ability to work independently and with limited oversight
  • Effective management of multiple projects simultaneously

Benefits:

  • 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.
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