Customer Project Manager

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bombardier Transportation GmbH in Fort Wayne seeks a Customer Project Manager to lead complex aircraft maintenance projects. You will coordinate scheduling, budgeting, invoicing and customer communications to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in aircraft maintenance and 2+ years in project management or leadership, with strong knowledge of FAA/EASA/TC regulations and maintenance inspection programs. Hybrid/remote work options are available where applicable.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in aircraft maintenance environment or substantial similar experience.
• Typically 2+ years in customer project management or supervisory/lead experience.
• Working knowledge of FAA, EASA, or Transport Canada regulations (part 91/121/135/145).
• Working knowledge of aircraft maintenance inspection programs.
• Health, safety and environmental rules applicable to aircraft maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage multiple aircraft projects, including scheduling, budgeting and invoicing.
• Review milestones, cost codes and labor/billables; prepare and debrief on work packages.
• Lead status meetings across departments; track progress and communicate updates to customer.
• Assist with special programs and warranty coordination with Planning, Invoices, and Materials.
• Ensure timely delivery of work packages within budget and meet financial objectives.

Skills

Customer PM

Aviation maintenance

Budgeting

Scheduling

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

ERP systems

Tools

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?

• Adhere to Bombardier General Work Requirements.
• Serve as customer primary point-of-contact in daily communications, coordinating, and follow-up for items such as time/labor/material quotes, preliminary invoices, progress updates, customer approval and debrief on work packages, resolution of squawks, and warranty issues. Upsells additional work to Customer.
• Perform Project Management duties for multiple aircraft to include identification of potential risks and management of constraints. Price codes, work orders, reviews labor charges, builds, reviews, and delivers Pro Forma invoice to Customer.
• Execute and maintain schedule through aircraft delivery and follow-up. Monitor and oversee work flow to ensure work package is on schedule and within budget, including shop floor efficiency.
• Facilitate status meetings with all departments and shops; update daily reports on status of aircraft
• Assist and coordinate special programs (i.e., Smart Parts, ESP, MSP, Honeywell, and Warranty) with Planning, Invoice Analysts and Materials.
• Review, approve, and sign final customer invoice as needed, (i.e., review margin analysis, warranty negotiations, and revision of service orders (SVOs)
• Perform post work package activities, (i.e., customer follow-up calls, resolve customer issues after departure).
• Responsible for meeting or exceeding facility financial objectives on all projects. Issues and collects DPRs, reviews payment terms with Customer

How to thrive in this role?

• Typically a minimum 5 years of experience in working in aircraft maintenance environment or substantial similar experience.
• Typically a minimum 2 years of customer project management experience or 2 years of supervisory or lead experience or substantial similar experience.
• Working knowledge of regulatory governance FAA, EASA, or Transport Canada, for example, part 91, 121, 135 & 145.
• Working knowledge of aircraft maintenance inspection programs.
• Working knowledge of Environmental, Health & Safety rules and regulations as they apply to workplace safety and environmental aspects of aircraft maintenance operations.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers, all levels of management team, and other departments.
• Customer service skills necessary to modify communication, tone, and presentation to defuse crisis situations with internal and external customers and maintain mutually beneficial customer relations.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Planning and organization skills necessary to plan, prioritize and coordinate workload within a multiple project setting.
• Computer skills necessary to learn and / or operate, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, project, email and web-based applications as well as operating systems used to manage the maintenance work.

Bombardier is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws.

Job Customer Project Manager

Primary Location Fort Wayne

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 14613 Customer Project Manager