Program Senior Specialist Process & Tools, Program Management

• Develop/Support mid and long-term vision for Program organization
• Influence Program office strategy & objectives by acting as a key Subject Matter Expert during reviews with Program Specialists and SMEs from other functions
• Identify skills gaps in Program Management organization
• Key Subject Matter Expert to develop & maintain Program Serie 1020 Bombardier Manuals
• Educates Program Analysts within the group and other stakeholders on Product Change and Customer Request including but not limited to project scope, strategy, business case, implementation schedule
• Leads or advises peers in defining program requirements and guidelines
• Leads or advises peers in defining & developing program IT tools
• Provide guidance at Design Reviews and Change Boards related to Product Change Request approvals
• Lead complex and or special projects. Conduct high level business case assessments
• Recommend new cost-effective design changes (Design to Cost)
• Act as a focal representing Program Management in the various multi-functional initiatives / forums (e.g. Commodity Strategy, Supplier PMRs, Cost-savings & Claims projects,…)
• Represent Program Management at Advisory Boards, Customer meetings and Industry meetings
• Identify opportunities with Industrialization for program cost savings
• Lead and coordinate complex problems solving activities leveraging Transformation and BOE
• Collects and dispositions Lessons Learned
• Support Product Derivative MR&O development (review and acceptance)
• Recommends and provides insightful input and Strategies for the direction of the Product

• Hold a Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Finances or other related fields
• Have at least fifteen (15) years of relevant experience. Bombardier or aerospace experience required; previous experience in engineering and program management roles required
• Demonstrated track record leading large, complex PCRs to completion or similar projects
• Demonstrated experience PCR process oversight including planning, balancing timeline, budget and resources as well as in product change technical scope.
• Mastered the balancing of various inputs (customer, costs, schedule, resources) in proposing insightful decisions
• Able to take into consideration technical risk assessments and provide advice with decision-making and advise others on ways to minimize risk to the Program based on previous experience
• Deep understanding of financial process from budgeting to monthly financial reconciliation including risks and opportunities
• Deep understanding of warranty & Service Bulletin financial processes
• Deep understanding of implementation of changes in development, production, understand production line flow and First Article process
• Deep understanding of implementation of changes in service; sizing of rotable pool sizes proof process
• Excellent understanding of customer services including but not limited to part reliability, AOG, MRB, etc.
• Has successfully led large multi-disciplinary teams to reach stretch objectives.; decisions have an impact on the program.
• Have a detailed understanding of the organization, issues and overall context.
• Great communications skills; will be asked to speak publicly to external stakeholders or within Bombardier
• Provides sense of direction by explaining, communicating and conveying a vision into concrete plans and activities.
• Support problem solving across programs
• Act as a mentor/coach for Programs Analysts & Specialists as part of “Professional Development Plans - PDP” and mentor Program Management high potential candidates
• Is able to work effectively in English and French; knowledge of Spanish is an asset but not required
• Able to travel occasionally for work, to Bombardier work sites or supplier locations
• Able to work on site in Montreal as per the Bombardier guidelines

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