Military Program Manager

CAE Inc; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Group Benefits

Pension plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Health and wellness programs

Collaborative culture

Job summary

CAE Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead Defence & Security programs from initiation to closeout, ensuring contractual commitments, schedules and budgets are met.

You will oversee cross-functional teams, manage proposals, and maintain strong customer relationships across international sites. The role requires an undergraduate engineering or technical degree, CGP/ITAR eligibility, and willingness to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, CS, or related technical field.
• Ability to meet requirements of the Canadian CGP.
• Eligibility to comply with ITAR requirements.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 25% of the time.
• Fluent in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more projects from initiation through closeout.
• Manage resources, schedule, and budget to meet contractual obligations.
• Develop and execute project management plans for complex projects.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and coordination of cross-functional matrix teams.
• Support proposal development activities related to project management, cost, schedule, and execution planning.
• Direct Defence & Security programs involving resource planning, scheduling, subcontract management, and execution activities.
• Represent customer requirements and priorities throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting

English-French bilingual

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

CGP compliance

ITAR compliance

Job description

CAE is seeking a Project Manager to lead the successful execution of one or more Defence & Security programs. The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing projects from initiation through completion, ensuring contractual commitments, schedule requirements, operational objectives, and financial targets are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage one or multiple projects from initiation through closeout.
• Manage financial and operational resources to fulfill contractual obligations while maintaining project profitability.
• Develop and execute project management plans for complex projects.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and coordination of cross-functional matrix teams.
• Support proposal development activities related to project management, cost, schedule, and execution planning.
• Direct one or more Defence & Security programs involving resource planning, scheduling, subcontract management, and project execution activities.
• Apply organizational project management policies, processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Share project management knowledge and best practices with colleagues.
• Participate in the negotiation of subcontract agreements and workshare arrangements.
• Address project scope, resource, or schedule challenges through effective planning and prioritization.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with customers regarding project execution, negotiations, and acceptance activities.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, stakeholders, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Represent customer requirements and priorities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support technical, cost, and schedule planning associated with proposal activities.
• Develop and maintain project work breakdown structures (WBS).
• Identify opportunities for contract amendments that support customer requirements and project objectives.
• Participate in organizational initiatives and continuous improvement activities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or another related technical discipline.
• Non-technical undergraduate degrees may be considered with relevant experience.
• Ability to meet requirements of the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP).
• Eligibility to comply with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 25% of the time.
• Flexibility to collaborate with stakeholders across multiple time zones.
• Strong project planning, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and French.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Candidates not currently PMP certified should be willing and eligible to obtain certification within twelve months of hire.
• Experience leading complex projects or programs within the Defence, Aerospace, or Security sectors.
• Experience managing subcontractors, contract deliverables, and customer relationships.
• Experience working within matrix organizations and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of project financial management, budgeting, and profitability tracking.

Benefits

We’ve designed flexible policies to promote well‑being and growth, based on role‑specific eligibility and requirements.

• Flexible Group Benefits
• Pension plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs
• Supportive team and collaborative corporate culture

Position Type

Regular

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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