Program manager Jobs in Laval, QC

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

Why join us?

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.

Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

Bombardier’s Benefits Program

With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Competitive base salary
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tele Health Program

What are your contributions to the team?

Smart Services offers a series of dynamic revenue programs such as "Smart Parts Plus" “Smart Parts Preferred” and “Smart Services Elite” that provide our customers with the peace of mind of maintenance cost protection of parts and labor expense and other services for aircraft models such as Global Express, Challenger and Learjet.

• Monitor, evaluate, and report on program impacts, including financial benefits, risk exposure, and cross functional dependencies.
• Coordinate Smart Services cost reduction initiatives across business units, ensuring consistent methodology, accurate tracking, and timely delivery of savings targets.
• Develop standardized processes and controls to improve transparency, accountability, and decision-making related to cost initiatives.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, opportunities, and gaps in existing cost management strategies.
• Support executive leadership with dashboards, insights, and recommendations to drive informed decisions on investment, divestment, and efficiency priorities.
• Facilitate cross-functional governance meetings, steering committees, and reviews to maintain alignment and resolve roadblocks.
• Gather market feedback on desired improvements to Smart Services offerings and contribute to refinements or development of new offerings through innovative solutions.
• Gather publicly available information on similar programs for comparison purposes.
• Grow network of external and internal industry contacts to monitor various information sources and trade publications for Smart Services market capture opportunities for new and in-service aircraft.
• Draft customized terms and conditions and submit to contracts department to finalize
• Maintain integrity and continuity of Smart Services Programs as well as contract updates and improvements in conjunction with the Legal and Contracts teams
• Interpret incoming requests from Smart Services both Sales and Operations to raise proposals & contractual language relying on your understanding of aircraft maintenance or cost behaviors, aftermarket services, research and networking skills.
• Support discussions with Smart Services Sales and Operations and prospective customers to clarify and promote benefits of Smart Services participation.
• Lead representation of the Cost per Flight Hour (CPFH) program in supplier contract negotiations, ensuring program requirements, cost structures, and operational impacts are clearly communicated and protected.
• Assess and validate all operational elements of proposed solutions or contract changes — including logistics, maintenance, technical data, and service levels — to ensure readiness and alignment before implementation.
• Participate in aircraft sales activities from time to time to integrate Smart Services offerings from time to time.
• Attend trade-shows and other events on occasion in support of promoting Smart Services.
• Develop business cases for customized offerings
• Steer periodic pricing reviews for Smart Services product offerings

How to thrive in this role?

• You have education and work experience that includes exposure to aviation services, abilities to present concepts and people skills to facilitate prospect discussions.
• Your understanding of costs and behaviors of aircraft maintenance considered a strong asset.
• Your knowledge of cost-per-flight-hour programs, aircraft service center maintenance sales, aircraft warranty, procurement negotiations and aircraft maintenance planning or reliability analysis are considered strong assets.
• You hold a university undergraduate degree in marketing, business, aviation management, a D.E.C in aircraft maintenance or equivalent job experience.
• You have at least ten (10) years relevant aviation experience preferred.
• You have excellent skills in customer handling and interpersonal communication and are diplomatic and patient.
• You are confident and have good presentation skills.
• You will be required to travel for both domestic and international regions on an infrequent basis.
• You are driven to succeed and dedicated to achieving goals within deadlines and enjoy daily interaction with customers, colleagues and senior management.
• You are able to work with minimal supervision in diverse situations.
• Your excellent oral and written English communication skills are a must, bilingual English and French preferred

Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team!

Please note: You don’t need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed to apply for this position. We’re not looking for the perfect candidate, we’re looking for great talent and passionate individuals.

Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.

Job Program Manager - Smart Services

Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 12063 Program Manager - Smart Services