IPDT Leader, Bombardier Defense

What are your contributions to the team?

• Lead all phases of the development program, from program and technical definition to successful deliveries to our customers.  This includes strategic planning, governance, organization, business management, direction, and control. 
• Lead the integration and harmonization of all aspects of the development program including the technical, operational, financial, suppliers, options management, schedules / milestones and risk management, in lined with the 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 customer expectations through regular interactions and formal meetings.  
• Manage the development program budget cycle and support the financial governance associated. Provide visibility on the monthly actuals. Prepare the forecast exercises, aligning cross-functional teams to ensure financial commitments are met
• Oversee risk management and issue resolution for relevant assigned projects. 
• 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. 
• Extensive experience with civil and/or military certification processes, including 14 CFR Part 25, and familiarity working within an ODA. 

How to thrive in this role?

• You have ten (10) years of experience with engineering technical leadership, which can include program and organizational management, within the aerospace and/or Defense industry. 
• You hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace). 
• You have advanced knowledge of program/project scheduling, as well as changing 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, Defense projects, and business processes. 
• You have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office as well as familiarity with 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.