• Job Description

  Req#: 99387

  Role and Responsibilities

  Project Manager (PM) for Mission Systems and Engineering Services Team

  Within CAE Defense & Security International, the Mission Systems and Engineering Services Team delivers projects for all branches of the Canadian Armed Forces including design, build, and in-service support of Operational and Training Systems. Our team has a long history of work in Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems and as well as maintenance of software for training simulators for the RCAF.

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

  • Manage the execution of multiple concurrent projects
  • 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 low-medium complexity projects
  • Potentially manage a deliverable for a large project
  • Provide day-to-day leadership for team members
  • Participate in proposal writing for project management aspects

  Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Direct multiple projects, simultaneously involving a variety of resourcing, scheduling, subcontracting and other project management activities
  • Develop procedures and guidelines for executing project management activities
  • Participate in the negotiation of subcontract terms and work share agreements
  • Resolve project work/schedule issues by reprioritizing activities
  • Act as primary liaison with customer on project matters including negotiations and securing customer acceptance
  • Support technical, cost and schedule aspects of proposals
  • Implement project work breakdown structure
  • Coordinate technical activities of project
  • Make recommendations regarding recruiting and other human resources activities (e.g., performance reviews)
  • Develop opportunities for contract amendments to extend project scope, solve scope/financial issues, or improve financial returns by reducing costs

  
  Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree in engineering, project management, commerce or equivalent
  • Minimum of 5 years of related project management experience, or 3 years of project management and 8 years of engineering experience
  • Fluency in English
  • Able to travel occasionally within Canada
  • Be able to hold a Canadian Security Clearance (Level II - SECRET) and Controlled Good Clearance
  • Eligible to work in Canada either as a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident or with a valid Work Permit
  • PMP certification or equivalent accreditation

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in defence and public safety
  • Project Experience with Lean/Agile methodology
  • Domain knowledge of the Canadian Armed Forces
  • French fluency would be an asset

  Work Location/Environment

  • This position is focused on work occurring in the National Capital Region, preference for someone who resides in the region.
  • This is a hybrid position.

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  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 Employment Opportunity

  At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception.

  As captured in our overarching value "One CAE", we’re 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.

• About the company

  CAE Inc. is a Canadian manufacturer of simulation technologies, modelling technologies and training services to airlines, aircraft manufacturers, healthcare specialists, and defence customers.

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