Program Manager - Bombardier Defense

In your role, you will

• Be accountable for the overall execution of Modification activities:
  • Develop and track the detailed program schedule and milestones
  • Track program requirements, scope, budget
  • Perform continuous risk management
• Track and support Flight Test and aircraft modification activities;
• Track and support aircraft deliveries as required;
• Coordinate with internal resources/stakeholders such as engineering, operations, quality, logistics, contracts and finance during program execution;
• Manage external stakeholders/ suppliers to ensure timely execution of deliverables.
• Act as the face of the organization to external customers;
• Hold P&L oversight for assigned program and be accountable for overall customer satisfaction;
• Lead negotiations, proposal and commercial impact phases for contractual change management throughout the program execution;
• Ensure milestones are achieved per committed schedule and budget – ensuring proactive risk assessment and contingency management;
• Have intimate knowledge of contractual requirements for assigned program and ensure 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 payment/invoicing;
• Manage program performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques. Establish and manage program key performance indices.

As our ideal candidate

• 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 experience interfacing with operations.
• 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 a strong working knowledge of Bombardier's policies and processes;
• 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 (post-Covid) 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).
• You have experience with supplier management.