Program Manager, Operations Focus

Bombardier; Dorval; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bombardier is seeking a Program Manager, Operations Focus to join the PMO in Dorval, QC. You will lead a cross-functional team on a portfolio of critical projects within Avionics, driving execution and strategic alignment across engineering, procurement, planning, and production.

Responsibilities include developing strategies, managing schedules and budgets, tracking performance, and presenting updates to senior leadership. A strong background in aerospace processes and ERP systems is required.

Qualifications

• University degree in business, logistics, engineering or equivalent.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience in production/manufacturing and aerospace testing/certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Articulate program goals and impact on the business.
• Own development and management of strategies, schedules, and budget for the project portfolio.
• Establish and track metrics; prepare status reports; adjust schedules as needed.
• Provide day-to-day leadership to cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Present schedules and business cases to senior management.
• Identify key risks and mitigation strategies; escalate when needed.

Skills

Bilingual French/English

Stakeholder influence

Leadership

Project coordination

Education

University degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office

PowerPoint

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

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.

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)
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program

What are your contributions to the team?

The Program Management Office (PMO) for Avionics is seeking a highly motivated and results driven programs analyst to join its team. In this role, you will be responsible to drive a portfolio of business-critical projects to successful completion. The selected individual will lead a cross-functional team, including external suppliers, and oversee all aspects of the execution of their projects.

• Articulate the goals and objectives of the program, and how it will impact the business;
• Own the development and management of the strategies, schedules and budget of your project portfolio;
• Establish and track metrics to monitor performance and progress, prepare status reports and modify schedules and plans as required;
• Provide day-to-day leadership to cross-functional teams;
• Present project schedules, business cases and updates at regular reviews with senior management;
• Identify key project risk items, with corresponding risk mitigation or reduction strategies;
• Escalate to the appropriate level of management as needed;
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Operate within a high-level cross-functional environment, interacting with senior leadership and diverse teams, and play a key influencing role in driving strategic alignment among the functions involved in the program.
• Ensure compliance with the Bombardier Engineering System (BES) and the Bombardier Manual (BM) for all product support processes.
• Collaborate with the Methods, Logistics, and Quality teams to support program activities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to multidisciplinary teams, including Engineering, Procurement, Planning, and Production.
• Support operational, logistics, and planning activities related to the development of flight test and ground test rigs.
• Support the development of manufacturing strategies for new products.

How to thrive in this role?

• You hold a university degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering, or an equivalent field;
• You have a minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years of relevant experience;
• You possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and are able to influence stakeholders at various levels of the organization;
• You have solid experience working in a production/manufacturing environment;
• You demonstrate initiative, are results-oriented, and have a strong desire to contribute to the success of Bombardier’s Program Management Office;
• You have strong knowledge of aerospace testing and certification processes;
• You are organized, self-motivated, and possess strong leadership skills;
• You are proficient in MS Office, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint, with knowledge of database management;
• You have experience using and understanding ERP systems (SAP is considered an asset);
• You are bilingual (French and English) and demonstrate strong communication skills.

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, Operations Focus

Primary Location Dorval Plant 3

Organization Aerospace Canada

Requisition 14515 Program Manager, Operations Focus