Manager - Programs Management, Strategy, Process & Tools

What are your contributions to the team?

Strategic Leadership & Transformation

• Develop and execute the long-term strategic roadmap for Programs processes, governance, tools, and organizational capabilities, ensuring alignment with Bombardier's business strategy.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership by providing strategic insights, performance analysis, and recommendations to support critical business decisions.
• Anticipate future business needs, industry trends, and digital transformation opportunities to ensure the Programs organization remains agile, efficient, and competitive.
• Drive cross-functional transformation initiatives that improve program execution, organizational effectiveness, and customer value.

Process Excellence & Governance

• Define and lead the evolution of the Programs operating model, ensuring standardized, scalable, and best-in-class processes across all program functions.
• Establish and maintain a master governance framework for the development, optimization, and deployment of Bombardier Manuals (BM) related to Program Management.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Methods, Customer Service, Finance, and other stakeholders to identify systemic improvement opportunities and eliminate organizational inefficiencies.
• Lead continuous improvement and Kaizen initiatives focused on reducing product change cycle times and increasing organizational agility.

Digital Strategy & Innovation

• Own the Programs digital transformation portfolio and roadmap, prioritizing investments that maximize business value and operational performance.
• Define the strategic vision for the Programs toolbox, integrating advanced technologies, automation, analytics, and digital solutions to enhance program management capabilities.
• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to translate strategic requirements into scalable solutions while ensuring enterprise-wide standardization and adoption.
• Leverage data and performance metrics to drive informed decision-making and continuous optimization.

Capability Development & Organizational Growth

• Establish and lead the Programs Academy as a strategic talent development platform designed to strengthen program management capabilities and support succession planning.
• Develop competency frameworks, learning paths, and leadership development initiatives aligned with the evolving needs of the Programs organization.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, accountability, and high performance.
• Build and maintain a high-performing team by coaching employees, developing future leaders, and ensuring the acquisition of critical technical and managerial competencies.

Financial & Organizational Stewardship

• Lead strategic planning and budget management activities for Programs initiatives and digital investments, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and return-on-investment objectives.
• Monitor organizational performance through defined KPIs, governance reviews, and strategic dashboards, identifying risks and opportunities to achieve business objectives.
• Ensure effective communication, change management, and stakeholder engagement across all levels of the organization.

What Makes This Role Strategic

This position goes beyond managing processes and tools. It is responsible for defining the future vision of the Programs organization, influencing enterprise-level decisions, driving business transformation, developing organizational capabilities, and ensuring that Programs management becomes a strategic enabler of Bombardier's growth and operational excellence.

How to thrive in this role?

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• You have a strong understanding of the programs processes
• You have a minimum of 10 years of experience in management, business development, and/or strategic planning
• You have experience in project management as well as knowledge of aircraft development cycle.
• You have very good presentation skills and are attentive to details at executive level
• You have excellent bilingual oral and written communication skills
• You have both strong organizational and leadership skills
• You have logical and flexible mindsets, show initiatives, and demonstrate overview/detailed approaches