About This Role

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 and defense forces, to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are highest. Around the globe, we’re 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, the 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 CAE’s capabilities and solutions to their local markets. 

In this role, the Project Manager will be expected to:  

Autonomously manages the execution of one or multiple projects, from start to finish

Manage the financial and operational resources necessary to meet contractual obligations of the project to ensure profitability

Develop and execute the project management plan for complex projects

Provide day-to-day leadership for matrix team members

Participate in proposal writing for project management aspects

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

Direct multiple US projects, simultaneously involving a variety of resourcing, scheduling, subcontracting and other project management activities

Apply organizational project management practices and policies, processes, and procedures in managing projects. Shares best practices with colleagues

Participate in the negotiation of subcontract terms and workshare agreements

Resolve project work/schedule issues by reprioritizing activities

Act as primary liaison with customer on project matters including negotiations and securing customer acceptance

Manage relationships, communications and negotiations with customers and stakeholders (internal/external) and be the voice of customer

Support technical, cost and schedule aspects of proposals

Implement project work breakdown structure

Develop opportunities for contract amendments to extend project scope, solve scope/financial issues, or improve financial returns by reducing costs

Participate in various organizational initiatives based on your career interests

 Our ideal candidate has: 

University undergraduate degree in a technical field (engineering, computer science, or related field of study). Non-technical university undergraduate degree may be considered

Meet the requirements of the Canada Controlled Goods Program (CGP), and ITAR requirements

PMP certification or obtained within twelve months of hiring

Flexibility to work with different time zones, when applicable

Willing to travel internationally on a regular basis (25%)

Bilingualism (French and English) required

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

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.