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Program Manager - Defense

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Canada , Dorval

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Job Description:

Bombardier Defense is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead programs from inception through completion, ensuring delivery on business and financial objectives including cash flow. The Program Manager will oversee cost, schedule, and technical performance while serving as the primary customer contact, supporting contract negotiations, program reviews, and alignment on requirements. Responsibilities include developing proposals, Statements of Work (SOW), budgets, and financial terms, expanding product opportunities with customers, establishing and monitoring program milestones, resolving issues through resource allocation or contract adjustments, and directing cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and other business units to achieve program success.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead the planning and execution of complex projects, ensuring delivery within defined scope, timeline, budget, and aligned with stakeholder expectations
  • Effectively communicate project expectations to project team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
  • Facilitate the definition of project goals, tasks, and resource requirements
  • Resolve or assist in the resolution of conflicts within and between projects or functional areas
  • Develop methods to monitor project progress
  • Provide supervision if necessary
  • Manage project budgets/finance
  • Interact regularly with clients to determine their needs and to develop plans for delivery
  • Work cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changes
  • Present oral and written reports defining plans, problems, and resolutions to appropriate levels of management
  • Understand relationship between project and Company strategic objectives and maximize leveraging activities
  • Set and continually manage project expectations with customers, team members and other stakeholders
  • Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools, while identifying and managing dependencies and the critical path
  • Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
  • Perform Risk Management and Mitigation in a pro-active fashion
  • Perform lessons learned when required
  • Accountable for revenue and cash

Requirements:

  • Proven organizational, time management, and project leadership skills
  • Solid understanding of financial principles
  • Strong grasp of aircraft design, integration, and manufacturing technologies
  • Skilled in coordinating cross-functional and inter-company activities (Engineering, Operations, Finance, Customer Service, etc.)
  • Knowledgeable in contract terms, conditions, and subcontract management
  • Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities across all levels
  • Resilient, results-driven, and action-oriented with a commitment to seeing projects through
  • Effective under pressure and tight deadlines
  • Comfortable taking ownership and accountability
  • Collaborative team player with demonstrated leadership aptitude
  • A Bachelor's Degree in a related field
  • Over 5+ years of relevant experience
  • PMP certification is preferred, candidates who are actively working towards obtaining it are also considered
  • Proficiency in French is essential
What we offer:
  • Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
  • Competitive base salary
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tele Health Program

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 27, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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