About This Role

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Behind every success is a team of dedicated experts driving us forward. From HR professionals who shape our culture, to IT innovators driving technological advancements, Finance leaders ensuring our growth, Communicators shining a light on our story, and Legal experts safeguarding our future —every role is essential. Our enterprise functions don’t just support; they lead, playing a critical role in shaping the company’s path forward and ensuring both clients and employees are ready for the moments that matter. Be part of a team where your work makes a difference. You’ll work on impactful projects and turn ideas into reality while enjoying growth opportunities, teamwork, and a balanced work-life.

Position Overview

As a Program Manager on the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program, you will support the Program Management effort for CAE’s multibillion-dollar contract. Sounds like something you are up to? That’s why we need you to be part of our team.

Are you looking for a work environment where you can innovate, reach greater heights and collaborate with experts from a wide range of sectors? You want to join a world class company and industry leader with projects to which you would be proud to contribute? Come share your passion with us!

The role we are offering you:

• Reporting directly to the Director of FAcT and Acquisition Programs, the Program Manager has overall responsibility for the Ground-Based Training System, a suite of aircrew training simulators, delivery (cost, schedule, scope and quality)

• Lead, influence and develop a team of professional project managers to ensure that customer requirements are met within time, cost, scope and quality constraints

• Autonomously manage the execution of the program guided by broad organizational strategic objectives and project management methodology

• Responsible and accountable for the FAcT GBTS P&L including budget and forecast planning

• Review and manage program schedule, scope, progress, risk, and major milestones with project managers and line departments

• Act as prime customer contact on all GBTS project matters for negotiations, issue escalation, contractual, commercial, etc.

• Manage relationships, communications and negotiations with customers and stakeholders (internal/external) as required

• Increase profitability by identifying business opportunities with the customer and lead or support materializing those opportunities though the Lead to Award Process

• Lead governance activities with executive management

• Strive to achieve year over year optimization and continuous improvement of operations within the department and the program

Our ideal candidate has:

• University undergraduate degree. (Business Administration, Commerce, or in an Engineering discipline, Computer Science, Applied Sciences or a related field of study)

• At least eight 15 years of relevant experience in related field, including at least 8 years of project management responsibility

• Proven track record of leadership, managing a team and implementing complex programs

• Master product lifecycle and project management best practices

• PMP certification or equivalent accreditation is required

• Strong communication and negotiation skills

• Motivated by innovations, keeps abreast of the latest technological developments

• Great agility to adapt to complex situations, frequent changes and numerous clients, both internal and external, while remaining focused on the objectives of its projects

• Willingness to travel on a regular basis (25%)

• Be able to hold a Canadian Security Clearance & Controlled Good Clearance

• Eligible to work in Canada either as a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident or with a valid Work Permit

• Master degree such as an MBA is an asset

• Experience in aviation and knowledge of other manufacturers simulator technology are an asset

• Good knowledge of the financial system, an asset

• General knowledge of the Canadian Defence and Security sector, flight training operations, aeronautical domain and flight simulators, an asset

• Bilingualism (French and English) is required

CAE offers:

• An environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued

• The opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team

• The possibility to work from home occasionally

• Flexible schedules

• Attractive employee benefits

About CAE

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, and defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators as well as training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

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Position Type

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender indentity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com