Program Manager, Connected Aircraft Strategy

Bombardier; Dorval; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company based in Quebec, Canada is seeking a Program Manager for the Connected Aircraft Strategy. This role involves investigating new technologies, defining product improvements, and managing initiatives from start to finish. The ideal candidate will have an Engineering degree, 8 to 10 years of experience in relevant fields, and a passion for the aviation industry, especially business jets. Join the team and contribute to innovative solutions that enhance customer experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance plans

Competitive base salary

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Deep understanding of the business aircraft aftermarket.
• Experience in program management, product strategy, or market analysis.

Responsibilities

• Investigate new technologies for business aircraft.
• Define and implement product improvements.
• Lead initiatives and program manage new products.

Skills

Engineering degree

Technical understanding of aircraft connectivity

Program management

Presentation skills

Critical and strategic thinking

Functional French communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Business degree

Job description

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?

Our team…

ThePartnerships, Strategy & Connected Aircraft Program group seeks to further consolidate the position of Bombardier as a leading business jet manufacturer and aftermarket services provider. Our vision is to deliver industry leading innovative solutions and services that offer unmatched customer experience to grow Bombardier’s Aftermarket business. We aim to deliver a holistic customer experience encompassing the physical product, software, data, digital, and services. To do so, we seek to develop and offer the most competitive Aftermarket portfolio of products.

In your role, you will:

• Investigate new technologies with potential application to business aircraft in the aftermarket, with a focus on Connected Aircraft services, IoT, predictive maintenance, data products, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Define and implement product improvements to various aircraft systems.
• Provide deep technical insight on Bombardier and competitor products and services.
• Become the reference for key aircraft systems and capabilities, and associated emerging technologies.
• Own and lead initiatives in which you will program manage from start to finish the development of new products and services, in collaboration with Engineering, Procurement, Sales, Marketing, Operations.
• Develop and implement company-wide go-to-market plans that maximize market impact.
• Work with various Engineering specialties, industrial designers and key partners to develop and implement product technology roadmaps.
• Support negotiations with Suppliers to secure the right conditions to develop the initiatives you own.
• Organize and support customer feedback activities through focus groups, trade-shows, surveys, etc.
• Support sales activities through deep technical product knowledge.

How to thrive in this role?

• You have an Engineering degree with a minimum of 8 to 10 years of relevant work experience.
• You have a robust technical understanding of aircraft connectivity, avionics, cabin interiors, and various other aircraft systems.
• You have a deep understanding of the business aircraft aftermarket, including for example mods and upgrades, parts and services.
• You have prior experience in program management, product strategy, or market analysis.
• You have a business degree (strong asset).
• You have a passion for the aviation industry, particularly business jets.
• You have the ability to manage initiatives of a technical, financial, marketing and general business nature.
• You have strong presentation skills. You have the ability to influence and work with little formal authority.
• You have an acute critical and strategic thinking, and a taste for in-depth analysis.
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit that constantly challenges the status quo.
• You have a dedication to 100% quality.
• You have strong oral and written English communications skills and functional French communication skills are desired.

Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team!

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 Program Manager, Connected Aircraft Strategy

Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 10527 Program Manager, Connected Aircraft Strategy