Program Senior Specialist Process & Tools, Program Management

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?

The PMO senior specialist will work with the entire PMO community of program analysts and will be responsible for the following:

Reporting to the PMO central Program Management Director, the PMO senior specialist will be responsible for to act as a mentor for the program community.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, drive operational excellence, and foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

• Develop/Support mid and long-term vision for Program organization
• Influence Program office strategy & objectives by acting as a key Subject Matter Expert during reviews with Program Specialists and SMEs from other functions
• Identify skills gaps in Program Management organization
• Key Subject Matter Expert to develop & maintain Program Serie 1020 Bombardier Manuals
• Educates Program Analysts within the group and other stakeholders on Product Change and Customer Request including but not limited to project scope, strategy, business case, implementation schedule
• Leads or advises peers in defining program requirements and guidelines
• Leads or advises peers in defining & developing program IT tools
• Provide guidance at Design Reviews and Change Boards related to Product Change Request approvals
• Lead complex and or special projects. Conduct high level business case assessments
• Recommend new cost-effective design changes (Design to Cost)
• Act as a focal representing Program Management in the various multi-functional initiatives / forums (e.g. Commodity Strategy, Supplier PMRs, Cost-savings & Claims projects,…)
• Represent Program Management at Advisory Boards, Customer meetings and Industry meetings
• Identify opportunities with Industrialization for program cost savings
• Lead and coordinate complex problems solving activities leveraging Transformation and BOE
• Collects and dispositions Lessons Learned
• Support Product Derivative MR&O development (review and acceptance)
• Recommends and provides insightful input and Strategies for the direction of the Product

How to thrive in this role?

• Hold a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finances or other related fields
• Have at least fifteen (15) years of relevant experience. Bombardier or aerospace experience required; previous experience in engineering and program management roles required
• Demonstrated track record leading large, complex PCRs to completion or similar projects
• Demonstrated experience PCR process oversight including planning, balancing timeline, budget and resources as well as in product change technical scope.
• Mastered the balancing of various inputs (customer, costs, schedule, resources) in proposing insightful decisions
• Able to take into consideration technical risk assessments and provide advice with decision-making and advise others on ways to minimize risk to the Program based on previous experience
• Deep understanding of financial process from budgeting to monthly financial reconciliation including risks and opportunities
• Deep understanding of warranty & Service Bulletin financial processes
• Deep understanding of implementation of changes in development, production, understand production line flow and First Article process
• Deep understanding of implementation of changes in service; sizing of rotable pool sizes proof process
• Excellent understanding of customer services including but not limited to part reliability, AOG, MRB, etc.
• Has successfully led large multi-disciplinary teams to reach stretch objectives.; decisions have an impact on the program.
• Have a detailed understanding of the organization, issues and overall context.
• Great communications skills; will be asked to speak publicly to external stakeholders or within Bombardier
• Provides sense of direction by explaining, communicating and conveying a vision into concrete plans and activities.
• Support problem solving across programs
• Act as a mentor/coach for Programs Analysts & Specialists as part of “Professional Development Plans – PDP” and mentor Program Management high potential candidates
• Is able to work effectively in English and French; knowledge of Spanish is an asset but not required
• Able to travel occasionally for work, to Bombardier work sites or supplier locations
• Able to work on site in Montreal as per the Bombardier guidelines

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 Senior Specialist Process & Tools, Program Management

Primary Location Marcel-Laurin Plant 1

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 11688 Program Senior Specialist Process & Tools, Program Management