Project Manager - Strategic projects

CAE; Montreal; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Montreal is seeking a Project Manager to lead strategic projects within their Strategic Projects and Operations Excellence team. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, at least 8 years of project management experience, and be proficient in both French and English. Responsibilities include developing project plans, managing execution across all phases, and ensuring compliance with company standards while effectively communicating with stakeholders. This position offers opportunities to innovate in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years managing complex projects, including 2 years in project management.
• PMI certification (e.g., PMP) is a strong asset.
• Ability to work independently and maintain accountability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Lead project execution across all phases ensuring timely delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Bilingualism (French and English)

Proficiency with project management tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, business or related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

About This Role

All for building the future of safety and innovation

Are you looking for a work environment where you can innovate, reach greater heights and collaborate with experts from a wide range of sectors? You want to join a world-class company and industry leader with projects to which you would be proud to contribute? Come share your passion with us!

By Joining out Strategic Projects and Operations Excellence team, you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic projects and complex initiatives that deliver measurable value. You will lead cross-functional projects by applying world-class project management methodologies and practices.

You thrive in dynamic environments, demonstrate strong prioritization and stress management skills, and work collaboratively to drive impactful results.

The role we are offering you:

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria aligned with business goals.
• Lead project execution across all phases of the lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
• Evaluates project risks, manages project issues, develops mitigation plans, and identifies and maximises return from opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with CAE’s policies, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Resolves project work/scheduling problems by reprioritising activities.
• Reviews project performance against milestones and budget.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, ensuring transparent and timely communication.
• Present project status, risks, and opportunities clearly and effectively to senior leadership
• Facilitate collaborative decision-making and conflict resolution across diverse teams.

Our ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, business or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience managing increasingly complex projects, including at least 2 years in a project management role.
• PMI certification (e.g., PMP) is a strong asset.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira).
• Ability to collaborate across various organizational levels and support leadership teams.
• A results-driven mindset with a strong focus on achieving project objectives.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining accountability.
• Autonomy in task execution and decision-making within established frameworks.
• Flexibility and agility in managing priorities, adapting to evolving needs and project urgency.
• Bilingualism (French and English) is required.
• Availability to travel occasionally to various CAE sites.

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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

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