About This Role

                                                                                                         

Who We Are:

CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

What We Have to Offer:

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balanceA work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safeFreedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisionsRecognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

Summary

Manages the development and implementation process of a company’s products and services. Coordinates departmental or cross-functional teams, focused on delivering new or upgrading existing products. Monitors the project from initiation through delivery including planning and directing schedules and monitoring budget/spending. Organizes cross-functional activities, ensuring completion of the project i.e. product on schedule and within budget constraints.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct all phases of the program from requirements analysis, initial planning through all phases to successful product delivery and assure a timely closeout of completed programs to ensure that all obligations are satisfied, and program documentation is properly recordedSupport program bid and proposal activities. Ensure that requirements of the request for proposal are met in the preparation and documentation of bids and proposalsActively seek new business and growth opportunities in coordination with business developmentDevelop and implement plans and schedules to execute contracts/subcontracts. Allocate and control contract budgets for labor, material, travel, and purchased services. Report program status to senior management monthly Development and maintenance of the program integrated master schedule to include the internal and external milestones and phases as established by the respective program teams Establish and monitor adherence to program master plans and schedules, identify program problems, obtain solutions, direct allocation of resourcesDevelop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedule are evident. Seek senior management assistance in resolving schedule and budget problems as they ariseFormally identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risk throughout the program life cycle. Obtain management approval prior to making decisions that will cause deterioration of established program, cost, and schedule objectivesMaintain program financial forecasts, report progress to financial objectivesServe as primary the primary interface with the customer on all matters involving contract execution. Coordinate with other departments on resolution of contractual problems with customer. Coordinate with contracts manager on issues pertaining to contract requirements, changes, and interpretations Ability to clearly communicate program status, issues, risks, opportunities and plans to internal senior management  Ensure coordination across multiple programs and/or projects and with other product line leads

Qualifications and Education Requirements  

Bachelor's degree in business, project management, engineering or similar field with a minimum of 3 years project management experienceSuccessful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense programs as a prime or subcontractor to a domestic or foreign military organization within the defense aerospace capacityMust be a dynamic and energetic leader that involves other team members in the decision making and change process Experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity, and variance analysisThe position requires coordinating and working with cross-functional teams Strong communication skills to advise team members and senior management on status and/or actions Microsoft Office Suite skills, including PowerPointHigh-energy and self-driven individual that can “make things happen” without a large support organization to depend on daily and knows how to manage his/her time wiselyA personality style that is team oriented and has the success of the customer, program, organization, and business as his/her main objectiveDue to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role

PREFERRED SKILLS

Active Secret security clearance preferred, Secret clearance issuance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment is required - DoD.Minimum 5 years of defense aviation or simulation experience preferredMinimum 5 years program management related experience preferred

SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.  Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.  All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources. 

 Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.Ability to travel, nationally or internationally, possibly for extended periods of time.Work will primarily be performed in an office environment.Ability to work effectively from home and locations remote to CAE USA Headquarters for extended periods.Ability to work autonomously.This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.May at times be exposed to the following conditions: extreme heat and cold, airborne particles, and loud noises.

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

CAE USA Inc. is an EOE/AA employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. 

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 

Position Type                       

Regular

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 diversity, equity, and inclusion. As \"One CAE,\" we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.  

 

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. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hr@cae.com.