Program Manager_Bombardier Defense

Date: Jan 16, 2025

Location: Dorval, Québec, CA, H4S 1Y9

Company: Bombardier

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies. 

Why join us?

Bombardier Defense proudly unites expertise, innovation, and unwavering dedication to forge the future of military aviation. We are dedicated to forging the future of military aviation by enabling persistent airborne solutions for our special missions’ customers.

Bombardier’s Benefits Program

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) 
  • Competitive base salary 
  • Retirement savings plan 
  • Employee Assistance Program  
  • Tele Health Program 

What are your contributions to the team?

  • Leads negotiations, proposal and commercial impact phases for contractual change management throughout the program execution
  • Support the overall program execution of assigned accounts:
  • Develop and track the detailed program schedule and milestones
  • Track program requirements, scope, budget and perform continuous risk management
  • Track and support aircraft deliveries as required;
  • Act as the face of the organization to external customers;
  • Holds P&L oversight for assigned program and accountable for overall customer satisfaction;
  • Ensure milestones are achieved per committed schedule and budget – ensuring proactive risk assessment and contingency management;
  • Has intimate knowledge of contractual requirements for assigned program and ensures timely execution and administration to remain in compliance with such requirements;
  • Prepare and lead weekly Program reviews; including internal executive reviews and external customer reviews;
  • Coordinate with internal resources/stakeholders such as engineering, contracts, finance and logistics during program execution;
  • Manage program performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
  • Establish and manage program key performance indices.

How to thrive in this role?

  • You hold a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or equivalent);
  • You have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in program management; or equivalent experience;
  • You are team player with initiative and excellent communication skills;
  • You have excellent customer-facing skills and experience are required;
  • You have the ability to effectively negotiate in-line with business objectives;
  • You are able to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively while working toward aggressive deadlines;
  • You have experience interfacing with operations.
  • You have a strong technical knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems and special mission equipment;
  • You have knowledge of CGR, ITAR and previous experience in government and military flight operations exposure would be considered an asset;
  • You may be required to travel and work extended hours when required;
  • You are eligible to view and handle CGR material as well as be able to obtain a NATO Secret security clearance (as required).

Please note: You don’t need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed for this position! We’re not looking for the perfect candidate, we’re looking for great talent and resourcefulness.

 

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_Bombardier Defense

Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular

Requisition  6465  Program Manager_Bombardier Defense