Program Manager - Defense

Overview

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.

Bombardier Defense offers something unique, combining Bombardier’s portfolio of top-performing Challenger and Global aircraft with unparalleled engineering and maintenance expertise to create custom solutions. Known for its collaborative and flexible approach, Bombardier Defense builds long-term partnerships with governments and militaries, as well as joining forces with the world’s most advanced mission system providers. Driven by a rich history of innovation, we are shaping the defense solutions of the future.

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)
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Bombardier Defense is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead programs from inception through completion, ensuring delivery on business and financial objectives including cash flow. The Program Manager will oversee cost, schedule, and technical performance while serving as the primary customer contact, supporting contract negotiations, program reviews, and alignment on requirements. Responsibilities include developing proposals, Statements of Work (SOW), budgets, and financial terms, expanding product opportunities with customers, establishing and monitoring program milestones, resolving issues through resource allocation or contract adjustments, and directing cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and other business units to achieve program success.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of complex projects, ensuring delivery within defined scope, timeline, budget, and aligned with stakeholder expectations.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to project team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Facilitate the definition of project goals, tasks, and resource requirements; resolve or assist in the resolution of conflicts within and between projects or functional areas; develop methods to monitor project progress; and provide supervision if necessary.
• Interact regularly with clients to determine their needs and to develop plans for delivery.
• Work cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changes.
• Present oral and written reports defining plans, problems, and resolutions to appropriate levels of management.
• Understand relationship between project and Company strategic objectives and maximize leveraging activities.
• More specifically:
  1. Set and continually manage project expectations with customers, team members and other stakeholders.
  2. Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools, while identifying and managing dependencies and the critical path.
  3. Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
  4. Perform Risk Management and Mitigation in a pro-active fashion.
  5. Perform lessons learned when required.
• Accountable for revenue and cash

Required Capabilities

• Proven organizational, time management, and project leadership skills, with a solid understanding of financial principles.
• Strong grasp of aircraft design, integration, and manufacturing technologies.
• Skilled in coordinating cross-functional and inter-company activities (Engineering, Operations, Finance, Customer Service, etc.).
• Knowledgeable in contract terms, conditions, and subcontract management.
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities across all levels.
• Resilient, results-driven, and action-oriented with a commitment to seeing projects through.
• Effective under pressure and tight deadlines; comfortable taking ownership and accountability.
• Collaborative team player with demonstrated leadership aptitude.

Desired Education and Experiences

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is required, along with over 5+ years of relevant experience.
• PMP certification is preferred, candidates who are actively working towards obtaining it are also considered.
• Proficiency in French is essential.

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 - Defense

Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift

Employee Status Regular