Bombardier

Director, Program - Avionics

Bombardier$120K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, project management, or equivalent.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in aerospace and/or Program Management.
  • Strong technical knowledge of aircraft and avionics systems.
  • Proficient in project management principles and practices.
  • Expertise in Microsoft Office suite and data management.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
  • Customer-oriented with innovative problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and guide a team of Program Managers, project managers, and analysts in addressing business challenges.
  • Drive strategic Program Change Requests (PCRs) and ensure visibility for leadership.
  • Oversee approval of business cases for the project portfolio, ensuring strategic execution.
  • Manage and resolve complex unplanned program issues effectively.
  • Ensure compliance with project schedules and budget targets, overcoming obstacles for the team.
  • Control program costs across manpower, materials, and warranty, optimizing budgets.
  • Identify and manage project risks and opportunities in collaboration with functional teams.

Benefits

  • Flexible and hybrid work policies available.
  • Opportunity to work in a cross-functional environment.
  • Access to development and coaching support for career growth.
Full Job Description
Posting Start Date: 5/29/26

Requisition ID: 13443

Dorval, QC, CAN, H4S 1Y9

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

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.

Job Director, Program - Avionics

Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 13443 Director, Program - Avionics

About Bombardier

Bombardier is a multinational aerospace and transportation company that designs, manufactures, and sells aircraft, trains, and related products and services. The company operates in two main segments: Aviation and Transportation. The Aviation segment includes business and commercial aircraft, as well as aerostructures and engineering services. The Transportation segment includes rail vehicles and related services. Bombardier was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. The company has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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