Portfolio Manager, Civil Training Programs

CAE Inc; Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career growth opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

CAE Inc in Quebec is seeking an experienced Training Programs Manager to lead end-to-end development of civil aviation training portfolios. You will drive program strategy, roadmap execution, and delivery of high-quality courseware that meets regulatory standards and customer needs.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and pilots, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and stakeholder satisfaction across global regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, aviation-related field.
• 5–8 years of relevant professional experience.
• 3–5 years leading small teams and/or in product ownership.
• Experience coordinating consultants, suppliers, or vendors, including SOWs and contracts.
• Experience with LMS admin and courseware packaging standards (SCORM/xAPI).
• Experience with agile/project ownership and backlog management.

Responsibilities

• Manage training programs end-to-end, including roadmap execution and lifecycle management.
• Oversee courseware development ensuring technical accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate internal teams, consultants, vendors and SOWs for timely delivery.
• Develop implementation plans with pilots, go-live activities and trainer enablement.
• Collaborate with OEMs, SMEs, regulators, and stakeholders to validate content.

Skills

Program management

Instructional design

Vendor management

Agile / product ownership

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in instructional design / educational technology / aviation-related field

Tools

Articulate 360

Adobe Captivate

Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator/After Effects/Audition)

SCORM/xAPI

LMS administration

Confluence / SharePoint

Monday.com / ClickUp / MS tools

Figma

Job description

À propos de ce posteDerrière chaque réussite se trouve une équipe d’experts dévoués qui nous fait avancer. Nos fonctions corporatives ne se limitent pas à appuyer : elles dirigent, façonnent l’orientation de l’entreprise et préparent nos clients et nos employés pour les moments qui comptent. Joignez‑vous à une équipe où votre travail a un réel impact, avec des occasions de grandir, de collaborer et de vous épanouir.This role has end-to-end accountability for assigned segments of the Civil Aviation Training portfolio. The position oversees program strategy, roadmap execution, and delivery of high-quality courseware that meets applicable regulatory standards and evolving customer needs. In addition to managing resources, vendors, and timelines, this role actively contributes to the courseware production process to support technical accuracy and instructional quality.Key responsibilities include:Manage assigned training programs end-to-end, including portfolio roadmap execution, lifecycle management, backlog management, and alignment with business objectives.Oversee and actively contribute to instructional design and courseware development, ensuring technical accuracy, instructional quality, and compliance with applicable regulatory standards.Support program analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation activities throughout the training product lifecycle.Plan, schedule, and monitor development projects, making tactical decisions and balancing scope, quality, resources, and timelines.Coordinate internal teams, consultants, suppliers, and external vendors to support efficient and timely delivery.Manage vendor statements of work (SOWs), deliverables, and quality acceptance requirements, and support contract negotiations.Develop and manage implementation plans, including pilots, go-live activities, instructor enablement, and release planning.Collaborate with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), subject matter experts (SMEs), regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to validate content, maintain compliance, and support program success.Lead cross-functional and globally diverse teams managing multiple projects simultaneously.Partner and communicate effectively with stakeholders at multiple organizational levels, including senior management, technical teams, and end users.Monitor project financials, performance indicators, and project status, and provide appropriate reporting to senior management.Maintain corporate governance and regional communications in support of internal stakeholder requirements.Support customer-facing strategic initiatives and represent the company professionally with customers and external stakeholders.Use performance metrics, stakeholder feedback, and emerging best practices to identify and implement process improvements that enhance quality and operational effectiveness.Identify program challenges and trends, facilitate solutions, and apply analytical and problem-solving skills to support program objectives.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, an aviation-related field, or a related discipline.5 to 8 years of relevant professional experience.3 to 5 years of experience in courseware design and development, including hands-on instructional design and courseware development.3 to 5 years of experience leading small teams and/or in product ownership.Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and leading globally diverse teams.Experience with product ownership and backlog management, including epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria.Experience with implementation planning, including pilots, go-live activities, and instructor enablement.Experience coordinating consultants, suppliers, or vendors, including statements of work, deliverables, quality acceptance, and contract negotiations.Experience working with Training and Development teams and delivering training products to global audiences and/or experience with formal adult learning development.Experience collaborating with subject matter experts to support technical accuracy and instructional quality.Ability to make tactical decisions and prioritize trade-offs among scope, quality, resources, and timelines.Ability to work and communicate effectively with multiple organizational levels, including senior management, technical staff, customers, and end users.Strong understanding of business management, financial, and leadership principles.Knowledge of financial measures and key performance indicators (KPIs), including experience reporting project status to senior management.Strong analytical, facilitation, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify problems and trends and develop effective solutions.Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and address changing program requirements and priorities.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and modern business productivity tools.Preferred QualificationsStrong aviation domain knowledge, ideally gained through direct experience in aviation training, flight operations, or operational training support.Familiarity with civil aviation, particularly aviation training.Agile and/or Product Ownership training.Experience using Agile project or work-management tools such as Monday.com, ClickUp, or Microsoft tools.Experience with authoring and media development tools such as Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, Adobe Creative Cloud applications including Illustrator, After Effects, and Audition, and Figma.Experience with Learning Management System (LMS) administration and courseware packaging standards, including SCORM and xAPI.Experience with courseware testing tools such as SCORM Cloud.Experience creating and maintaining release plans and RACI documentation using tools such as Confluence or SharePoint.BenefitsA culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a global organization.Meaningful work that contributes to aviation safety and operational excellence worldwide.Flexible work arrangements and autonomy in managing your responsibilities.Exposure to international teams and customers across multiple regions.Recognition for your contributions and achievements.Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.À propos de CAEÀ CAE, notre mission est claire : contribuer à rendre le monde plus sécuritaire. Depuis près de 80 ans, nous faisons progresser l’innovation en simulation, en formation et en préparation aux missions afin de soutenir des opérations critiques partout dans le monde. Grâce à des technologies avancées, nous aidons nos clients à travailler plus intelligemment, plus rapidement et de façon plus durable. Joignez‑vous à une organisation guidée par sa raison d’être, où les idées audacieuses sont encouragées, où la collaboration fait avancer les choses et où votre développement alimente notre réussite commune.Restez informé(e) sur les fraudes liées au recrutement. Apprenez à reconnaître les communications légitimes de CAE et à éviter les offres frauduleuses. [En savoir plus ]Type d'emploiRégulierÉgalité des chances et mesures d’adaptationCAE s’engage à offrir des chances égales à tous les candidats, sans égard à la race, à la nationalité, à la couleur, à la religion, au sexe, à l’identité ou à l’expression de genre, à l’orientation sexuelle, au handicap, à la neurodiversité, au statut d’ancien combattant, à l’âge ou à toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi. Nous encourageons les personnes qui ne répondent pas à tous les critères à poser leur candidature. Des mesures d’adaptation raisonnables sont offertes au besoin — communiquez avec votre recruteur ou écrivez à CAECarrieres‑[e-mail] .Protection des donnéesDéclaration de confidentialitéNous utilisons parfois des outils appuyés par l’IA pour soutenir l’évaluation des candidatures, tout en gardant une prise de décision entièrement humaine. CAE remercie tous les candidats de leur intérêt. Toutefois, seules les personnes dont le profil et l’expérience répondent aux exigences du poste seront contactées.