Military Program Manager

Description

CAE is seeking a Project Manager to lead the successful execution of one or more Defence & Security programs. The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing projects from initiation through completion, ensuring contractual commitments, schedule requirements, operational objectives, and financial targets are achieved.

Responsibilities include:

• Independently manage one or multiple projects from initiation through closeout.
• Manage financial and operational resources to fulfill contractual obligations while maintaining project profitability.
• Develop and execute project management plans for complex projects.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and coordination of cross-functional matrix teams.
• Support proposal development activities related to project management, cost, schedule, and execution planning.
• Direct one or more Defence & Security programs involving resource planning, scheduling, subcontract management, and project execution activities.
• Apply organizational project management policies, processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Share project management knowledge and best practices with colleagues.
• Participate in the negotiation of subcontract agreements and workshare arrangements.
• Address project scope, resource, or schedule challenges through effective planning and prioritization.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with customers regarding project execution, negotiations, and acceptance activities.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, stakeholders, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Represent customer requirements and priorities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support technical, cost, and schedule planning associated with proposal activities.
• Develop and maintain project work breakdown structures (WBS).
• Identify opportunities for contract amendments that support customer requirements and project objectives.
• Participate in organizational initiatives and continuous improvement activities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or another related technical discipline.
• Non-technical undergraduate degrees may be considered with relevant experience.
• Ability to meet requirements of the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP).
• Eligibility to comply with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 25% of the time.
• Flexibility to collaborate with stakeholders across multiple time zones.
• Strong project planning, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and French.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Candidates not currently PMP certified should be willing and eligible to obtain certification within twelve months of hire.
• Experience leading complex projects or programs within the Defence, Aerospace, or Security sectors.
• Experience managing subcontractors, contract deliverables, and customer relationships.
• Experience working within matrix organizations and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of project financial management, budgeting, and profitability tracking.

Benefits

We’ve designed flexible policies to promote well-being and growth, based on role-specific eligibility and requirements:

• Flexible Group Benefits
• Pension plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs
• Supportive team and collaborative corporate culture