Project Manager

CAE; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness subsidy

Generous Parental Leave

Employee Share Scheme

Fitness Passport

Insurance Cover

Job summary

CAE in Sydney is seeking a Project Manager to lead Defence & Security projects for Australian customers, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders across air and maritime domains. The role involves end-to-end project delivery, from planning through execution, with opportunities to contribute to proposals and strategy.

The successful candidate will hold a PMP Certification, demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and be eligible for Defence Security Clearance as an

Qualifications

• PMP Certification
• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Proven learning capability
• Hybrid work capability (3 days in office/site, 2 days remote)
• Security clearance eligibility – Australian Citizen required

Responsibilities

• Autonomously manage the execution of one or multiple projects, from start to finish
• Manage the financial and operational resources to meet contractual obligations and ensure profitability
• Develop and execute the project management plan
• Collaborate daily with matrix team members
• Participate in proposal writing for project management aspects

Skills

PMP Certification

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Security clearance eligibility

Microsoft Projects

MS Office Suite

Tools

Microsoft Projects

MS Office Suite

Job description

As the Project Manager within our Defence & Security team, you will apply your experience and skills to plan, execute and deliver diverse and innovative projects supporting Australian customers. You will lead collaboration activities with multiple stakeholders to facilitate and deliver outcomes across projects. This will include but is not limited to, acquisition and engineering change proposals across a diverse technology stack within the air and maritime domains

Description

• Autonomously manage 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 projects
• Day-to-day collaboration with matrix team members
• Where applicable, participate in proposal writing for project management aspects

Minimum Qualifications

• PMP Certification
• Expertise in analysing information, designing and developing new approaches, methodologies and processes
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Proven learning capability
• Ability to work in a Hybrid model (3 days in the office/site, 2 days of flexibility), working from the Homebush Office or Brisbane Office.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Defence Security Clearance – must be an Australian Citizen!

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in the defence industry is desirable
• Experience working with Microsoft Office suite, namely, Microsoft Projects

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on Australian defence and security
• Exciting career paths in a truly global business
• Access to a generous ADF Reserve Service Policy
• Wellness subsidy
• Generous Parental Leave
• Employee Share Scheme
• Fitness Passport
• Insurance Cover
• … and more!

Security requirements

As the Australian Department of Defence is a major client, you must be eligible to obtain a Defence Security Clearance to work in this role – please be mindful to obtain a clearance, one of the main requirements is you must be an Australian Citizen.

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About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email [e-mail] if needed.

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