Project Manager - Industrial Benefits

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 Project Managers contributing to the successful delivery of strategic projects, 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.

Position Overview

Within CAE Defense & Security, the Project Manager plays a pivotal role ensuring the successful delivery of strategic projects through standardized project management practices. This role supports organizational excellence by driving project execution, promoting best practices, and contributing to continuous improvement across project portfolios.

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

• Develop and execute the project management plan for low-medium complexity projects

• Govern and run internal steering committees and participate in other status meetings / governance reviews

• Establish and foster strategic connections between ITB,  technology teams, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment of technical solutions with business requirements and objectives.

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

• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and implement mitigation strategies

• Provide inputs of subcontract terms and agreements (statements of work, collaborative research agreements, donations agreements, etc.) 

• Resolve project work/schedule issues by reprioritizing activities

• Act as primary liaison with suppliers on project matters during project execution

• Support technical, cost, intellectual property and schedule aspects of project concepts

• Implement project work breakdown structure

• Coordinate technical activities of project

• Identify opportunities for process optimization and contribute to lessons learned and best practice

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of project management standards and templates

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, commerce or equivalent

• PMP certification or equivalent accreditation

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of related project management experience

• Fluency in both French and English

• Ability to travel occasionally within Canada

• Ability to hold a Canadian Security Clearance (Level II - SECRET) and Controlled Good Clearance

• Eligibility to work in Canada either as a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident or with a valid Work Permit

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in defence and public safety

• Project Experience with Lean/Agile methodology

• Domain knowledge of the Canadian Armed Forces

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]