Manager, Strategic Planning & Business Dev.

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

Why join us?

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world\u2019s peak-performing aircraft for the world\u2019s 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\u2019s Benefits Program

With our employees\u2019 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?

Strategic Planning Leadership
\u2022 Lead the development and continuous refinement of a comprehensive five-year strategic plan for Bombardier Defense.
\u2022 Ensure the plan clearly articulates strategic priorities, long-term business objectives, strategic initiatives, and investment priorities.
\u2022 Structure the strategic planning process and ensure alignment across all functional areas.
\u2022 Facilitate strategic planning workshops and alignment sessions.

Strategic Initiatives Support
\u2022 Translate strategic priorities into clearly defined, structured, and measurable strategic initiatives.
\u2022 Support the definition of roadmaps, timelines, and success metrics for major initiatives.
\u2022 Monitor progress of strategic initiatives and support leadership in addressing execution challenges.
\u2022 Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and coherence in implementation.
\u2022 Support strategic initiatives tied to potential corporate collaboration discussions, including strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and industrial cooperation agreements.
\u2022 Provide strategic support to M&A activities including target screening, strategic fit assessments, and due diligence preparation.

Business Development & Operational Planning
\u2022 Design and implement a structured, gated decision-making framework to evaluate new business opportunities, including new products, new applications, and entry into new market segments.
\u2022 Define clear qualification, evaluation, and approval criteria for each gate to ensure disciplined progression of opportunities and alignment with strategic priorities.
\u2022 Partner with Finance and functional leaders to support the development of annual and multi-year budgets aligned with strategic initiatives and investment priorities.
\u2022 Monitor budget execution against plan, identify variances, and provide insights and recommendations to ensure financial discipline and optimal resource utilization.
\u2022 Support leadership in prioritizing initiatives based on strategic value, ROI, risk profile, and organizational capacity.

Team Leadership & Development
\u2022 Manage, coach, and develop a team of strategic analysts.
\u2022 Define analytical standards, methodologies, and deliverables.
\u2022 Set priorities and performance expectations for the team.
\u2022 Foster a high-performance culture focused on strategic thinking and accountability.

How to thrive in this role?

\u2022 Master\u2019s degree in business, Strategy, Engineering, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred.
\u2022 7\u201310 years of experience in strategic planning, corporate strategy, or management consulting.
\u2022 Demonstrated experience leading multi-year strategic planning processes (3\u20135 year horizon).
\u2022 Experience managing and developing analytical teams.
\u2022 Experience in M&A, corporate development, or strategic transactions is a strong asset.
\u2022 Experience in the defense or aerospace industry is highly desirable.
\u2022 Strong ability to structure strategy into actionable plans and initiatives.
\u2022 Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team!

Please note: You don\u2019t need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed to apply for this position. We\u2019re not looking for the perfect candidate, we\u2019re looking for great talent and passionate individuals.

Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.

Job Manager, Strategic Planning & Business Development - Defense

Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 10932 Manager, Strategic Planning & Business Dev.