Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Work-life balance flexibility
safe work environment
Professional development opportunities
recognition programs
Advancement opportunities
Fun Work Culture
Job Description
CAE is a global leader dedicated to providing training solutions and services in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare sectors. The company is known for its commitment to revolutionizing training and critical operations through digitally immersive solutions designed to elevate safety, efficiency, and readiness. CAE’s vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in these fields, ensuring customers achieve the highest levels of operational success and mission readiness. The Defense and Security business unit specifically supports military customers by preparing them to maintain superior mission effectiveness. The company values empowerment, innovation, excellence, integrity, and a unified team spirit... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 10 years program performance and management related experience
- PMI certification preferred
- Successful track record managing complex aerospace and defense programs
- Understanding of DoD vision and evolving capabilities
- Dynamic and energetic leader
- Experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting
- Ability to coordinate and work with cross-functional teams
- Strong communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Active Secret security clearance preferred or ability to obtain
- High-energy and self-driven
- Team-oriented personality
- Must be U.S. citizen
- Eligible for DoD security clearance
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree preferred
- PMI certification preferred
- Minimum 10 years program performance and management experience
- Successful experience managing complex aerospace and defense programs
- Understanding of DoD future fight vision and evolving capabilities
- Dynamic and energetic leadership skills
- Experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting
- Strong communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint
- Active Secret security clearance preferred
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Team-oriented personality focused on customer and organizational success
- Eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance
- U.S. citizenship is required
Job Duties
- Develop a trusted relationship with the customer and understand their mission and program requirements
- Take ownership of program performance including schedule and cost
- Communicate program status accurately to leadership and program team
- Direct all program phases including design, development, production, and sustainment
- Lead the program team and hold them accountable to performance
- Develop concepts for growth and enhancements based on customer needs
- Support program growth initiatives including bid and proposal activities
- Establish a program organization that addresses customer requirements and stakeholder needs
- Develop and implement plans and schedules to execute contracts and control budgets
- Maintain and monitor the program integrated master schedule
- Identify program issues and direct resource allocation to resolve them
- Develop corrective action plans and seek management assistance when needed
- Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risks throughout the program life cycle
- Maintain financial forecasts and report progress against objectives
- Serve as the primary customer interface for contract execution and coordinate with other departments for contract issues
- Ensure coordination across multiple programs and product lines
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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