Earned Value Management (EVM) Specialist

About This Role

All for driving CAE’s success, from every corner.

Behind every success is a team of dedicated experts driving us forward. From HR professionals who shape our culture, to IT innovators driving technological advancements, Finance leaders ensuring our growth, Communicators shining a light on our story, and Legal experts safeguarding our future —every role is essential. Our enterprise functions don’t just support; they lead, playing a critical role in shaping the company’s path forward and ensuring both clients and employees are ready for the moments that matter. Be part of a team where your work makes a difference. You’ll work on impactful projects and turn ideas into reality while enjoying growth opportunities, teamwork, and a balanced work-life.

Who are we?

Business Excellence and Risk is a team whose purpose is to act as the engine that drives organizational alignment and structure through collaboration, knowledge sharing and best practices resulting in

situational awareness leading to a business environment without surprises. To do this we collaborate with stakeholders from around the world, across multiple functions, leveraging

knowledge, skills, innovation, and a continuous improvement mindset to deliver:

• Transformational changes to business-critical processes and tools
•  Effective governance activities that build an environment of trust and accountability,

• State of the art data collection and visualization capabilities that drive data centric decision-making

Your Mission:

As part of the Business Excellence and Risk group your role will be critical in contributing to the teams’ capability by:

Training and supporting regional teams in the initial implementation of Earned Value Management (EVM):

• Development of critical EVM system elements such as the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Financial Breakdown Structure (FBS), Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS), and program schedule to support EVM requirements
• Configuration and maintenance of the EVM system toolset
• Set up data mappings and variance reporting thresholds
• Ensure data and reports are being accurately extracted from the EVM system.

Leading or supporting the monthly EVM operational activities:

• Lead the Integrated Baseline Reviews
• Coordinate and lead Cost Account Manager (CAM) meetings.
• Perform data quality checks and resolve anomalies.
• Produce performance reports for all levels of governance

Providing expert analysis:

• Analyze program performance KPIs and earned value data.
• Assist program managers and CAMs in interpreting performance data.
• Identify significant variances and consolidate variance analyses

Continuously improving our EVM system methodology:

• Identify and implement EVM system continuous improvement initiatives

Required Skills & Experience:

• College or University degree in management, a technical specialization, or equivalent experience

• Good communication skills and ability to present material to a wide range of audiences

• Advanced Power BI user skills

• Ability to work collaboratively across organizations

• Strong understanding of EVM methodologies and concepts

• Experience in project management and finance a strong asset

• Working level proficiency in Planisware, Oracle and Jira an asset

• Project management certification (e.g., CAMP, PMP) an asset

CAE offers: 

• An environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued  
• The opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team  
• The possibility to work from home occasionally  
• Flexible schedules  
• Attractive employee benefits 

About CAE

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, and defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators as well as training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

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Position Type                       

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 providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender indentity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

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. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process.  If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]