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Manager, Program Management - Defense

Canada, Dorval · Job Posted January 11, 2026
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Bombardier Defense proudly unites expertise, innovation, and unwavering dedication to forge the future of military aviation. We are dedicated to forging the future of military aviation by enabling persistent airborne solutions for our special missions’ customers. Working at Bombardier Defense 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.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead and manage a team of program managers to drive the execution of key multi-million/multi-year BSA programs
  • Track and ensure for program requirements, scope, budget
  • Track and ensure for the detailed program schedules and milestones
  • Perform continuous risk management
  • Act as the face of the organization to external customers for escalation issues
  • Holds P&L oversight for assigned programs
  • Accountable for overall customer satisfaction and building strong external business relationships
  • Provides direct oversight during the negotiation, proposal and commercial impact phases for contractual change management
  • Direct work to achieve milestones per committed schedule and budget
  • Ensure proactive risk assessment and contingency management
  • Ensure timely execution and administration of programs to remain in compliance with contractual requirements
  • Establish a strong governance for weekly Program reviews
  • Coordinate with internal resources/stakeholders to remove roadblocks
  • Establish balanced customer-focused and business focused performance indices
  • Has responsibility for leadership and building a strong and inclusive team
  • Help each team members develop professionally

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in program management
  • Demonstrated responsibility in program management and execution
  • Team player with initiative and excellent communication skills
  • Strong customer-facing skills and experience
  • Ability to effectively negotiate in-line with business objectives
  • Demonstrated ability to build strong business relationships and credibility
  • Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively while working toward aggressive deadlines
  • Strong working knowledge of Bombardier's policies and processes
  • Strong technical knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems and special mission equipment
  • Eligible to view and handle ITAR material
  • Able to obtain a NATO Secret security clearance (as required)

Nice to have

  • Team leadership is an asset
  • Knowledge of ITAR and previous experience in government and military flight operations exposure would be considered an asset

What we offer

  • Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
  • Competitive base salary
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tele Health Program
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