Manager, Program Management - Program Development

What are your contributions to the team?

• Manage the development program strategic planning, reporting, governances, 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 lined 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 & training, earned value management, performance / reliability targets, as assigned.

How to thrive in this role?

• You have ten (10) years of experience in program and organizational management within the aviation industry or a related field.
• You hold a Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• You have advanced knowledge of program/project scheduling, as well as change management processes for activities and products.
• You possess strong leadership skills with the ability to mobilize teams and foster a collaborative work environment.
• You have a deep understanding of the functional responsibilities and internal processes of teams supporting new program development and business processes.
• You have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, as well as PLM and ERP systems, databases, and applications.
• You are proactive, results-oriented, and innovative with a focus on process improvement.
• You possess strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and build consensus without formal authority.
• You are capable of working independently as well as in teams in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks at the individual and program level to meet performance objectives.
• You are fluent in both English and French (written and oral).