Manager, Program

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.

Our Benefits

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

• Insurance plans (Medical, life insurance, and more)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive base salary

What are your contributions to the team?

• Manage strategic planning, reporting, visibility governance, organization, business management, direction, control and leadership for the Challenger program, from development to successful completion.
• Lead the integration and harmonization of all aspects of the program including the technical, operational, supplier, options management, aircraft customization and in-service performance requirements and program objectives.
• Lead the integration and harmonization of program business plans, program schedules/milestones and risk management ensuring alignment and deliverables support program objectives, schedules/milestones, commitments and requirements and provide visibility to teams, functions, suppliers and management.
• Participate in program, customer, marketing and supplier reviews providing support and visibility to the teams, suppliers, customers and management.
• Manage customers, market risks and issues responding with the appropriate level of planning and action to ensure all program commitments are met.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual product plan to define key strategic issues and objectives and in developing specific initiatives in support of those objectives.
• Lead the implementation in the areas of product change management, aircraft options management, mockups and simulators & training, earned value management, performance/reliability targets, as assigned.

How to thrive in this role?

• You have 5+ years of program management and leadership experience within aerospace or a related industry. Experience in a multifunctional and technically complex integration environment is key.
• You hold a bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or a related discipline with an additional 3+ years of work experience with a basic knowledge of aircraft development, systems, production and related processes. Additional education is an asset.
• You have advanced knowledge of program/project scheduling as well as business and product change management.
• You have strong people manager and leadership qualities.
• You have advanced knowledge of process improvement methodology and application (e.g lean mfg., six sigma, process mgmt.).
• You master and are driven by formal Problem Resolution techniques and approaches.
• You have thorough knowledge of functional responsibilities and internal processes of groups supporting new program development and business processes.
• You have advanced computer skills with knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word Excel, Project) as well as databases and PLM and ERP systems applications.
• You are data- and process-driven for the purpose of basing decisions on facts.
• You are proactive, results-orientated and innovative with a view to improve business outcomes.
• You can manage initiatives of a technical, financial, competitive, market, schedule and general business nature.
• You have strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and build consensus without formal authority.
• You can coordinate, analyze and present information and concepts to management verbally and in writing in a concise and clear matter.
• You can work independently, as well as within teams, in a fast-paced environment with an ability to prioritize multiple personal and program level work assignments simultaneously to meet performance targets.
• Your experience spans from working with suppliers as well as internal and external customers.
• You can thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial and fun team atmosphere while leading organizational and employee development.
• You must be able to work on site at least three days per week, on average.
• You are willing to travel on occasion to support the program, if necessary.
• An ability to work in French and English is required.

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 Manager, Program

Primary Location Dorval Plant 3

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 11816 Manager, Program