Manager, Program Management - Avionics

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 and develop a team of Program Managers responsible for new avionics development programs and avionics changes across sustaining aircraft platforms.

Establish priorities, provide coaching, and support the professional development of team members while fostering a high-performance culture.

Drive the successful planning, execution, and delivery of avionics projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

Manage a portfolio of avionics Product Change Requests (PCRs), modifications, upgrades, and customer-driven initiatives across multiple aircraft programs.

Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Certification, Flight Operations, Customer Support, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Finance to achieve program objectives.

Review and support business case development, project prioritization, and investment decisions for avionics initiatives.

Identify program risks, issues, dependencies, and opportunities, and lead mitigation and recovery plans with stakeholders.

Escalate critical program concerns and provide leadership visibility on project performance, key milestones, and emerging risks.

Ensure effective governance, reporting, and program reviews with management and executive leadership.

Support resolution of complex technical, operational, and customer-related issues impacting avionics projects and aircraft in service.

Monitor program costs, resource requirements, and overall portfolio performance to achieve business objectives.

Drive continuous improvement of project management tools, processes, metrics, and best practices.

Promote a customer-focused mindset while balancing technical, operational, regulatory, and business requirements

How to thrive in this role?

You hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

You have a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in aerospace, avionics, engineering, project management, or program management, including leadership responsibilities.

You possess strong knowledge of aircraft systems, with a solid understanding of avionics architecture, integration, certification, and lifecycle management.

You have demonstrated experience managing complex projects or portfolios in a cross-functional environment.

You have strong project management, planning, risk management, and portfolio governance skills.

You are proficient with Microsoft Office applications and demonstrate strong analytical and data management capabilities.

You possess excellent communication, leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

You are customer-focused, results-oriented, and capable of effectively balancing competing priorities.

You have strong problem-solving, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to achieve alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.

You demonstrate sound business acumen and a continuous improvement mindset.

You are highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials would be considered an asset.

The position operates under a hybrid work model, with candidates ideally located in the Toronto or Montreal area.

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 Manager, Program Management - Avionics

Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 14693 Manager, Program Management - Avionics