Role and Responsibilities
One CAE. Infinite Possibilities.
Shaping a better future, led by technology, together.
At CAE, we are building the future together as one inclusive team, One CAE. Our people are our creative force, empowered to grow, innovate, and disrupt as we continuously pursue new ideas and develop advanced technologies to help make the world a safer place. As a technology company, we digitize the physical world, deploying simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, airlines, defence and security forces, and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are highest. Around the globe, weu2019re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in more than 200 sites and training locations in over 40 countries.
Within CAE Defense & Security International,u202Fthe Project Management Team delivers solutions across multi-domain operations (air, land, maritime, space and cyber) with our regional operational partners. This is a hybrid position based in Montreal. Reporting to the Portfolio Leader, the Project Manager delivers complex solutions in over 60+ countries, collaborating with governments and customers to brings the full extent of CAEu2019s capabilities and solutions to their local markets.
In this role, the Project Manager will be expected to:
u00B7 Autonomously manages the execution of one or multiple projects, from start to finishu202F
u00B7 Manage the financial and operational resources necessary to meet contractual obligations of the project to ensure profitability
u00B7 Develop and execute the project management plan for complex projects
u00B7 Provide day-to-day leadership for matrix team members
u00B7 Participate in proposal writing for project management aspects
Responsibilitiesu202Fwill include, but are not limited to:
u00B7 Direct multiple projects, simultaneously involving a variety of resourcing, scheduling, subcontracting and other project management activities
u00B7 Apply organizational project management practices and policies, processes, and procedures in managing projects. Shares best practices with colleagues.
u00B7 Participate in the negotiation of subcontract terms and workshare agreements
u00B7 Resolve project work/schedule issues by reprioritizing activities
u00B7 Act as primary liaison with customer on project matters including negotiations and securing customer acceptance
u00B7 Manage relationships, communications and negotiations with customers and stakeholders (internal/external) and be the voice of customer.
u00B7 Support technical, cost and schedule aspects of proposals
u00B7 Implement project work breakdown structure
u00B7 Develop opportunities for contract amendments to extend project scope, solve scope/financial issues, or improve financial returns by reducing costs
u00B7 Participate in various organizational initiatives based on your career interests
u202FOur ideal candidate has:
u00B7 University undergraduate degree in a technical field (engineering, computer science, or related field of study). u202FNon-technical university undergraduate degree may be considered
u00B7 Minimum of eight (8) years of high technology experience, including at least four years as Project Manager.
u00B7 Meet the requirements of the Canada Controlled Goods Program (CGP), and in certain cases, ITAR requirements
u00B7 PMP certification, or obtained within twelve months of hiring
u00B7 Flexibility to work with different time zones, when applicable
u00B7 Willing to travel internationally on a regular basis (25).
u00B7 Bilingualism (French and English)
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CAE offers:
u00B7 Working environment of 2023 Canadau2019s top 100 employers
u00B7 A dynamic and innovative environment in which to grow;
u00B7 International travel;
u00B7 A stimulating career path and internal mobility
u00B7 Attractive benefits, including but not limited to :
o Defined benefits retirement plan;
o Stocks purchased plan;
o Flexible work hours and teleworking policy;
o Flexible vacations;
o Competitive maternity and parental leave policies;
o And more.
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Position Type
RegularCAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception.
As captured in our overarching value "One CAE", weu2019re proud to work as one passionate, boundaryless and inclusive team.
At CAE, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity or age.
The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading, but refers to men, women and the gender diverse.
