Business Performance Manager

CAE; Montreal; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aviation company located in Montreal is seeking a proactive Manager of Business Performance to lead its Flightscape Project Management Office. In this role, the successful candidate will oversee project management standards, support executive coordination, and provide data-driven insights for decision-making. The ideal applicant will possess a Bachelor's degree, over 10 years of relevant experience, and capabilities in project management software. This position offers a regular employment type with a focus on leadership and operational alignment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience building and leading a team, with at least 3 years of exposure to financial initiatives.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management certification an asset.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PMO team ensuring successful implementation of its strategy, services, and deliverables.
• Deliver data-driven insights to support decision-making.
• Build cohesion within the PMO team and motivate high-quality delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management methodologies

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Job description

About This Role

We are seeking a proactive and innovative leader for our Flightscape Project Management Office. As the Manager of Business Performance and PMO Manager, you will lead a team responsible for developing and implementing project management standards, processes, and methodologies, while also supporting the Flightscape Division President through strategic planning, executive coordination, and operational alignment.

CAE’s Flight Operations Solutions help business aircraft operators and airlines break operational silos and harness the power of data to improve operational performance, profitability, and passenger experience. Spanning crew, flight, movement, airport, on-board catering, and cost management, CAE offers an end-to-end solution that improves decision‑making by using data across the entire operation. Airlines worldwide rely on our intelligent, mobile‑enabled tools to track over 54 million flights per year, supporting over 200,000 crew members across every major alliance.

The Project Management Office plays a crucial role within this business. The PMO team includes Technical Program Managers, Project Controllers, and Project Managers, working closely with finance and operational excellence experts.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the PMO team and ensure successful implementation of its strategy, services, and deliverables.
• Act as a shared service across the Flightscape organization and product suites.
• Provide PMO expertise, tools, training, and coaching; track and progress product actions.
• Manage and track top objectives (OKRs, KPIs, dashboards, governance).
• Deliver data‑driven insights to support decision-making (budget, financial planning, scope, and resource management).
• Prioritize and recommend strategic portfolio initiatives; lead key central projects.
• Institutionalize a financial structure to improve time and resource planning.
• Support the Division President through:
  • Preparing executive presentations and strategic briefing materials.
  • Coordinating leadership meetings, dry runs, and follow‑ups.
  • Ensuring alignment and readiness across key initiatives and stakeholders.

Your day‑to‑day activities will include:

• Build cohesion within the PMO team and motivate high‑quality delivery.
• Lead project and release planning; implement project controls and governance.
• Collaborate with Finance to produce financial trackers and reporting.
• Maintain secure, accessible project documentation and systems.
• Develop performance monitoring and reporting systems.
• Continuously improve processes using a lean approach.

The ideal candidate will have the following profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience building and leading a team, with at least 3 years of exposure to financial initiatives.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage and motivate a global team.
• Experience with project management software, such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar.
• Analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to identify and solve complex problems.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management certification an asset.

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 Opportunity Employer

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 identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

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