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Bombardier · 22 hours ago

IPDT Leader, Bombardier Defense

Wichita, KS

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Bombardier is a leader in designing and maintaining high-performance aircraft for various clients, including governments and militaries. The IPDT Leader will oversee the development program, ensuring successful deliveries through strategic planning, integration, and risk management while managing customer expectations and financial governance.

AerospaceCommercialGovTechManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead all phases of the development program, from program and technical definition to successful deliveries to our customers.  This includes strategic planning, governance, organization, business management, direction, and control

Lead the integration and harmonization of all aspects of the development program including the technical, operational, financial, suppliers, options management, schedules / milestones and risk management, in lined with the program requirements and objectives

Participate in program, engineering, customer, marketing and supplier reviews providing support and visibility to the teams, suppliers, customers and management. Manage customer expectations through regular interactions and formal meetings

Manage the development program budget cycle and support the financial governance associated. Provide visibility on the monthly actuals. Prepare the forecast exercises, aligning cross-functional teams to ensure financial commitments are met

Oversee risk management and issue resolution for relevant assigned projects

Assist with the preparation of the annual product plan to define key strategic issues and objectives and in developing specific initiatives in support of those objectives

Lead the implementation in the areas of product change management, aircraft options management, mockups and simulators & training, earned value management, performance / reliability targets, as assigned

Extensive experience with civil and/or military certification processes, including 14 CFR Part 25, and familiarity working within an ODA

Qualification

Engineering technical leadershipProgram/project schedulingCivil/military certification processesMicrosoft OfficePLMERP systemsProcess improvementLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

ten (10) years of experience with engineering technical leadership, which can include program and organizational management, within the aerospace and/or Defense industry

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace)

advanced knowledge of program/project scheduling, as well as changing management processes for activities and products

strong leadership skills with the ability to mobilize teams and foster a collaborative work environment

deep understanding of the functional responsibilities and internal processes of teams supporting new program development, Defense projects, and business processes

advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office as well as familiarity with PLM and ERP systems, databases, and applications

proactive, results-oriented, and innovative with a focus on process improvement

strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and build consensus without formal authority

capable of working independently as well as in teams in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks at the individual and program level to meet performance objectives

Extensive experience with civil and/or military certification processes, including 14 CFR Part 25, and familiarity working within an ODA

Benefits

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)

Competitive base salary

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Company

Bombardier

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Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, focused on designing, manufacturing, and servicing the world's most exceptional business jets.

Founded in 1989

Dorval, Quebec, CAN

10001+ employees

https://www.bombardier.com/en/aerospace.html

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