Program Manager

CAE Inc; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Benefits Retirement Plan

Group RRSP

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Corporate discounts

Flex time

Job summary

CAE is seeking a Program Manager to oversee human, financial and operational resources across complex projects while driving profitability. You will lead diverse teams, handle high-risk prototypes, and shape product-line processes. The role offers growth within a high-performance environment and a commitment to safety and innovation.

Join CAE to advance digital training solutions for pilots globally, with a flexible, collaborative culture and a focus on long-term career development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering, project management, commerce or equivalent.
• Experience in project management.
• Minimum of 5 to 12 years of related experience.
• Fluency in English and French.
• Power BI knowledge and cybersecurity knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop procedures and guidelines for executing project management activities.
• Direct multiple projects with varied resourcing and schedules.
• Negotiate terms of subcontract and work share agreements.
• Provide day-to-day leadership for team members.
• Support recruiting and other HR activities for project admins.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering, project management, commerce or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Behind every success is a team of dedicated experts driving us forward. Our corporate functions don’t just support — they lead, shaping the company’s path and preparing clients and employees for the moments that matter. Be part of a team where your work makes a difference, with opportunities to grow, collaborate, and thrive.

Behind every success is a team of dedicated experts driving us forward. From HR professionals who shape our culture, to IT innovators driving technological advancements, Finance leaders ensuring our growth, Communicators shining a light on our story, and Legal experts safeguarding our future —every role is essential.

Our enterprise functions don’t just support; they lead, playing a critical role in shaping the company’s path forward and ensuring both clients and employees are ready for the moments that matter. Be part of a team where your work makes a difference. You’ll work on impactful projects and turn ideas into reality while enjoying growth opportunities, teamwork, and a balanced work-life.

If you’ve taken a plane to any destination in the world, chances are, your pilot was trained by CAE. With its strong customer focus, the Digital Accelerator team is dedicated to elevating the training experience to make pilots the best they can be.

Here are few reasons why folks love working at CAE!

• Work in a collaborative environment
• Be part of a high-performance team
• Meaningful work that drives professional development
• Ability to enter and grow within the technology industry

Your mission

In this role, the Program Manager will be expected to:

• Manage the human, financial and operational resources necessary to meet contractual and company related obligations of the project to ensure profitability.
• Handle prototypes or high risk projects and contribute to activities related to strategic product line process and product improvement.
• Develop project management plan for unique and complex projects.
• Establish goals and objectives for unique and complex projects of major financial impact.
• Provide day-to-day leadership for team members.
• Recommend and participate on improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop procedures and guidelines for executing project management activities.
• Support identification of deficient areas in customer’s technical specifications and suggest new technical solutions.
• Direct multiple projects, simultaneously involving a variety of resourcing, scheduling, subcontracting and other project management activities.
• Negotiate terms and conditions of subcontract and work share agreements.
• Resolve project work/schedule problems by reprioritizing activities.
• Act as primary liaison with customer on project matters including negotiations and securing customer acceptance.
• Support technical, cost and schedule aspects of proposals.
• Implement project work breakdown structure.
• Coordinate technical activities of project.
• Make recommendations regarding recruiting and other human resources activities (e.g., performance review) for project administrators.
• Develop/capitalize on opportunities for contract amendments and/or side contracts to extend project scope, solve scope/financial problems or improve fixed-price financial returns by reducing costs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering, project management, commerce or equivalent.
• Experience in project management
• Minimum of 5 to 12 years of related experience.
• Fluency in English and French
• Prefered Qualification Knowledge in Ppwer BI Knowledge in Cyber Security

Benefits

• fully flexible for you to choose what is important
• Retirement: Defined Benefits Retirement Plan & Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Financial Perks: Employee Stock Purchase Plan & numerous corporate discounts
• Personal and Family Programs: Physical Wellness Plan & Supplementary Maternity Plan
• Work-Life Balance: Flex time & California Fridays all year
• Fun at work: social and community events all-year round!

Join the driver of change at CAE: our next growth horizon will be reached above all through digital innovation for our customers' success.

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 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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As part of our process, we may use AI‑supported tools to help review applications, with human decision‑making at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted. Welcome to CAE! As a global leader in Civil Aviation and Defense & Security across 40 countries, we advance together as One CAE, fueled by thousands of passionate individuals operating in a culture where everyone can thrive. We hold ourselves accountable for building an inclusive community at every level, and our comprehensive benefits support you professionally and personally. Together, we are All For shaping a future where safety, sustainability, and inclusivity lead the way. Join us and be part of something bigger—where your impact reaches beyond CAE and helps shape the world of tomorrow.