Project Manager, Government and Collaboration Programs, and Academic Partnerships

CAE Inc; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Insurance

Telemedicine

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Group RRSP CAE Pension Plan/Defined DB

Sabbatical Leave

Flex Time

Enhanced Parental Leave

Job summary

CAE Inc is seeking a Project Manager for the Government and Collaborations Programs and Academic Partnerships team in Montreal. You will work across departments on complex, innovation-driven collaboration programs, from scoping to audits, including financial forecasting and KPI dashboards.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, strong data analysis skills, and bilingual fluency in French and English. Flexible work options include remote, on-site, or hybrid arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, management, finance, law or related domains.
• Experience with data analysis and large datasets.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of multiple, complex innovation-driven collaboration programs from scoping to financial forecasting, claims, and audits.
• Analyze trends, forecasts and statistics relating to the R&D portfolio from financial and technical perspectives.
• Consolidate findings into reports for management review at different levels.
• Maintain up-to-date financial and progress KPIs and dashboards.
• Support tool/process improvements and portfolio governance.
• Participate in business-case preparation and talks with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Bilingual French & English

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, management, finance, law or related domains

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Oracle

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

CAE is a high technology company, at the leading edge of digital immersion, providing solutions to make the world a safer place. The company bases its innovative solutions on the development of advanced technologies and collaborates with industry, governments, research centers and academic institutions.

The Government and Collaborations Programs, and Academic Partnerships team is at the heart of this environment, interfacing with internal stakeholders, such as Engineering, Finance, Legal, Human Resources, Communications, and playing a leading role in enabling company innovation and business objectives through access to financial ressources and the structuring of partnerships with external stakeholders. The team manages fiscal measures and government programs in support of R&D, and a global portfolio of collaborative research and development projects, and work-integrated learning initiatives.

Description

As a Project Manager in the Government and Collaborations Programs, and Academic Partnerships team, you will work closely with the project managers that make up the team and contributors from multiple departments on a wide range of tasks such as:

• Support the management of multiple, complex innovation-driven collaboration programs on quarterly and annual basis from scoping to technological eligibility analysis, financial forecasting, claim preparation, and audits
• Analyze trends, forecasts and statistics relating to the R&D portfolio from a financial and technical perspective
• Consolidate and synthetize findings into reports to be presented to various management levels
• Maintain up to date financial and progress KPIs and associated dashboards
• Support continuous enhancement of tools and processes, and support portfolio governance
• Support and participate in program reviews, negotiations, and audits with internal and external stakeholders, both governmental and non-governmental organizations
• Participate in the preparation of business cases for opportunities aligned with CAE’s growth strategies
• Support the management of innovation-driven collaboration events, sponsorships, bursaries, and initiatives in support of CAE’s interaction/commitment with post-secondary institutions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering, management, finance, law or related domains
• Experience in data analysis, including working with large volumes of structured and unstructured datasets
• Strong analytical skills and ability to abstract and summarize
• Scientific curiosity and interest in cutting-edge technological developments, paired with interest in financial data analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in proposals and management of fiscal measures and government programs (e.g. SR&D, Multimedia Tax Credits, NSERC, MITACS, International Programs, and others)
• Strong familiarity with ERP and MRP systems, as well as financial platforms (including Oracle), complemented by experience with business intelligence tools and dashboard development (e.g., Power BI)
• Strong familiarity with Excel
• Work experience in a technology sector or in consulting
• Team spirit and collaboration alertness
• Resourcefulness and autonomy
• Multitasking and ability to manage initiatives of different sizes
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Bilingual (French and English)

Flexible work environment (remote, on-site, hybrid)

Benefits

• Group Insurance
• Telemedicine
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Group RRSP CAE Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan
• Sabbatical Leave
• Flex Time
• Enhanced Parental Leave

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.

Data Privacy

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.