Manager, Engineering - Research & Technology Program Office

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Dorval; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Competitive base salary

Job summary

Bombardier is seeking a Manager, Engineering - Research & Technology Program Office in Dorval, QC. The role leads an experienced team in R&T program management and requires extensive aeronautics engineering background and leadership experience.

The candidate will coordinate cross-functional activities, manage budgets, and influence senior leaders on research priorities while promoting collaboration across departments and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 15+ years of aeronautics engineering experience.
• At least 3 years as a team leader.
• Strong knowledge of R&T management practices.
• Experience with multidisciplinary projects in aerospace.
• Fluent in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of professionals in R&T program management.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring and training, to enable employees to reach their goals.
• Delegate and organize resources to meet the company’s objective in R&T.
• Lead manpower planning activities and budget preparation.
• Support senior management and technical leaders to align on research strategies, priorities and decisions.
• Manage communication and visibility reports for the various levels of the organization on risk mitigation, execution, resource allocation and budget.
• Coordinate the efforts of Bombardier's support functions - Legal Services, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Communications – to carry out your team’s mandates.
• Support the continuous improvement of your team’s mandates.

Skills

Team leadership

R&T management

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Manager, Engineering - Research & Technology Program Office

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When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

Why join us?

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.

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?

• Manage a team of professionals in R&T program management.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring and training, to enable employees to reach their goals.
• Delegate and organize resources to meet the company’s objective in R&T
• Lead manpower planning activities and budget preparation.
• Support senior management and technical leaders to align on research strategies, priorities and decisions.
• Manage communication and visibility reports for the various levels of the organization on risk mitigation, execution, resource allocation and budget
• Communicate effectively and favor efficient open communication.
• Coordinate the efforts of Bombardier's support functions - Legal Services, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Communications – to carry out your team’s mandates.
• Support the continuous improvement of your team’s mandates

How to thrive in this role?

• You have a bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• You have more than 15 years of relevant experience in aeronautics engineering, including 3 as a team leader.
• You have strong knowledge of R&T management practices.
• You have strong experience working with multidisciplinary and technically complex projects in the aeronautics industry, and strong knowledge of early aircraft development phases
• You can manage multiple concurrent projects and activities
• You strive for harmonious cohesive teamwork and support knowledge sharing at all levels.
• You are autonomous, result-driven, and enthusiastic with strong work ethics.
• You have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• You have strong communication skills and can easily tailor your communication to suit the audience.
• You are able to represent Bombardier with industry, academia, and partner organizations.
• You are fluent in French and English

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, Engineering - Research & Technology Program Office

Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 13129 Manager, Engineering - Research & Technology Program Office