Director, Program - Avionics - #230609

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?

• Lead a team of Program Managers and their respective teams of project managers and program analysts. Guide the team in solving complex business challenges;
• Drive strategic and cross-platform PCRs, providing support to team members and visibility to leadership;
• Oversee and approve business cases for complete portfolio of changes; accountability for strategy and execution of each individual project in the portfolio
• Manage complex unplanned Program issues, and drive resolution;
• Ensure adherence to project schedules and budget targets; Help the team unlock roadblocks and escalations in order to meet commitments.
• Control Program costs (manpower, material, warranty and other direct costs);
• Work in a cross functional environment interacting with all management levels;
• Identify potential problems, risks and opportunities. Manage risks and opportunities by mitigating them along with functional teams;
• Attend and actively engage in Program Management Steering Committee initiatives, supporting the program management faculty development as well as the tools and process roadmap developed.
• Coach employees and support them in their development.

How to thrive in this role?

• You hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, project management or relevant and equivalent diploma and at least fifteen (15) or more years of experience in aerospace and/or Program Management;
• You have strong technical knowledge of aircraft and aircraft avionics systems;
• You have strong knowledge of project management;
• You master the Microsoft Office suite and have a very strong aptitude in data management;
• You have good interpersonal, leadership and communication skills;
• You are customer oriented and innovative in problem solving, and have a strong business acumen;
• You show an open mind and a great ability to work in a team;
• You must have a sense of organization; time management and you demonstrate autonomy;
• You are results oriented, and have good negotiations and influencing skills;
• We offer an hybrid work model; ideal candidate can be based in Toronto or Montreal.

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 Director, Program - Avionics

Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 13443 Director, Program - Avionics