Manager, Program Management

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.

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.

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

Benefits

- Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities

- Manage the development program strategic planning, reporting, governance, organization, business management, direction, control and leadership for all phases of the development program, from technical definition to successful deliveries to our customers.
- Lead the integration and harmonization of all aspects of the development program including the technical, operational, financial, suppliers, options management, in line with the program requirements and objectives.
- Lead the integration and harmonization of the development program business plans, schedules / milestones and risk management ensuring cross-functional team alignment and deliverables support program requirements and objectives.
- Participate in program, engineering, customer, marketing and supplier reviews providing support and visibility to the teams, suppliers, customers and management.
- Manage the development program budget cycle and lead the financial governances associated. Provide visibility on the monthly actuals.
- Prepare the forecast exercises, aligning cross-functional teams to ensure financial 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 and training, earned value management, performance / reliability targets, as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

- You have ten (10) years of program and organizational management experience within the aviation or a related industry.
- You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
- You have advanced knowledge of program / project scheduling as well as business and product change management; Aircraft Interiors knowledge is an asset.
- You have strong leadership skills with an ability to mobilize and foster an environment of teamwork within cross-functional teams facilitating discussions and resolving issues to meet all program objectives.
- You have thorough knowledge of functional responsibilities and internal processes of groups supporting new program development and business processes.
- You have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, as well as databases and PLM and ERP systems applications.
- You are proactive, results oriented and innovative with a view for business improvement.
- You have strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and build consensus without formal authority.
- You are able to 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.
- You are able to communicate in English and French (written & spoken).

Next steps

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 Management - Program Development

Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 9119 Manager, Program Management - Program Development

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