Senior Program Manager - Cross-Systems Integration

Airbus; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Group insurance plan

Pension plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Hybrid work policy

Paid time off (PTO)

Career development programs

Job summary

Airbus in Mirabel, QC, is seeking a Senior Program Manager - A220 Cross-Systems Integration to lead a multidisciplinary team and define the evolution roadmap for the A220 avionics systems. The role reports to the Systems PDT Leader and involves cross-functional collaboration across interfaces and suppliers.

Applicants should have 10+ years in project management and embedded systems, strong knowledge of aircraft embedded systems, and bilingual fluency in French and English.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in project management and embedded systems.
• Experience in aerospace or a comparable sector.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage an integrated plan for all system developments in the A220 upgrade.
• Lead the integration of interfaces across multiple systems evolution.
• Drive optimization strategies for verification and validation activities.
• Ensure development projects meet schedule, budget and performance specs.
• Govern with key stakeholders and coordinate supplier involvement.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Stakeholder management

Communication

Aircraft embedded systems

Bilingual French/English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Project Management

Master’s degree / MBA / PMP certification are assets

Job description

Do you have experience in Project/Program Management and/or embedded systems development? Have you worked in the aerospace industry or a similar sector, and want to evolve and develop new skills? This position is for you!

The A220 Commercial Aircraft Program is seeking a Senior Program Manager - A220 Cross-Systems Integration to join our A220 Program Development team based in Mirabel (Quebec, Canada), where you will report to the Systems PDT (Product Development Team) Leader.

You will be part of the A220 Program development team within the Systems perimeter, whose objective is to steer all embedded system developments for the A220 aircraft. The team is organized to promote cross-functional collaboration autonomously, supporting one another and learning collectively.

Your role as a Senior Program Manager - A220 Cross-Systems Integration will be to lead a multidisciplinary team to define and deliver the evolution roadmap for the A220 Program's Avionics systems (both existing and future variants).

Your Work Environment

The headquarters of the A220 commercial aircraft program is located in Mirabel, in the Montreal metropolitan area, just a stone's throw from the dynamic city of Montreal. Renowned for its peaceful and safe environment, the region offers a high quality of life for young or experienced professionals and families alike, perfectly balancing career opportunities with outdoor activities, making it a truly special place to live.

Because We Take Care of You

• Financial Benefits: Attractive salary, annual bonus, group insurance plan, pension plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work policy (depending on operational needs), an on-site cafeteria, and a highly competitive paid time off (PTO) policy.
• Well-being / Health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discount program, on-site medical service, access to a public shuttle service between Laval (Montmorency metro station) and Mirabel, and a carpooling app.
• Personal Development: Numerous career growth and training opportunities (a catalog of over 10,000 open-access e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, accelerated development programs, national and international mobility).

At Airbus, we help you work, connect, and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexibility in our working methods to stimulate an innovative mindset.

Your Challenges

• Define and manage an integrated plan for all system developments during this major A220 upgrade;
• Lead the integration of the various interfaces in your perimeters of multiple systems evolution;
• Lead the implementation of optimization strategies for V&V activities;
• Ensure the definition of development projects across varying levels of complexity;
• Manage integration of budgets and schedules for your perimeters of multiple systems evolution;
• Establish and coordinate adequate governance with key stakeholders to accurately steer your activities;
• Ensure the on-time, on-quality, on-budget delivery of development projects meeting performance specifications;
• Secure the commitment of all stakeholders, particularly suppliers impacted by required modifications in development projects;
• Ensure proper application of Airbus project development processes within an Aircraft program framework;
• Lead the performance monitoring of ongoing development projects, anticipate risks, and define corrective action plans when needed;
• Provide progress indicators and reporting to the Systems PDT Leader and A220 Program Management;
• Manage risks and opportunities during development phases and implement mitigation plans as necessary.

Your Profile

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. Experience in project management and embedded systems development is required;
• Demonstrated experience working within cross-functional teams;
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field. Master’s degree, MBA, and/or PMP certification are assets;
• Strong capability in managing project stakeholders and influencing internal project clients;
• Excellent communication skills in a multicultural environment;
• Strong knowledge of aircraft embedded systems;
• Bilingual in French and English.

Due to the sector of activity (aerospace), frequent contacts with Airbus entities worldwide, and interactions with suppliers and clients also located across the globe, proficiency in English is required for this position.

This position may involve business travel worldwide.

This role requires an awareness of all potential compliance risks and a commitment to acting with integrity—values that form the foundation of the company's success, reputation, and sustainable growth.