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At Bombardier, our employees work together to develop mobility around the world, one good idea at a time. If you have a good idea, we'll provide the environment in which it will thrive and grow into a great product or customer experience.

Your ideas are our fuel.

In your role, you will

• Be accountable for the overall execution of Modification activities:

• Develop and track the detailed program schedule and milestones

• Track program requirements, scope, budget

• Perform continuous risk management

• Track and support Flight Test and aircraft modification activities;

• Track and support aircraft deliveries as required;

• Coordinate with internal resources/stakeholders such as engineering, operations, quality, logistics, contracts and finance during program execution;

• Manage external stakeholders/ suppliers to ensure timely execution of deliverables.

• Act as the face of the organization to external customers;

• Hold P&L oversight for assigned program and be accountable for overall customer satisfaction;

• Lead negotiations, proposal and commercial impact phases for contractual change management throughout the program execution;

• Ensure milestones are achieved per committed schedule and budget – ensuring proactive risk assessment and contingency management;

• Have intimate knowledge of contractual requirements for assigned program and ensure timely execution and administration to remain in compliance with such requirements;

• Prepare and lead weekly Program reviews; including internal executive reviews and external customer reviews;

• Coordinate payment/invoicing;

• Manage program performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques. Establish and manage program key performance indices.

As our ideal candidate

• You hold a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or equivalent);

• You have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in program management; or equivalent experience;

• You are team player with initiative and excellent communication skills;

• You have experience interfacing with operations.

• You have excellent customer-facing skills and experience are required;

• You have the ability to effectively negotiate in-line with business objectives;

• You are able to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively while working toward aggressive deadlines;

• You have a strong working knowledge of Bombardier's policies and processes;

• You have a strong technical knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems and special mission equipment;

• You have knowledge of CGR, ITAR and previous experience in government and military flight operations exposure would be considered an asset;

• You may be required to travel (post-Covid) and work extended hours when required;

• You are eligible to view and handle CGR material as well as be able to obtain a NATO Secret security clearance (as required).

• You have experience with supplier management.

Bombardier Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer with a non-discrimination policy.

If your profile meets the requirements of the position, we will keep you informed via email or phone.

Join us at: careers.bombardier.com

Your ideas move people.

Job Program Manager - Bombardier Defense

Primary Location Wichita, ADMN / MFG, Learjet

Organization Learjet Inc

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular