Project Manager - Future Aircrew Training (FAcT)

Role and Responsibilities

As a Project Manager on the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program, you will support the Program Management effort for the SkyAlyne`s multi billion-dollar bid. Sounds like something you are up to? Thatu2019s why we need you to be part of our team.

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 contribute and join D&S Canada on a once in a lifetime opportunity? Come share your passion and pride with us!

A competitive process is currently underway to find the next qualified supplier for FAcT. SkyAlyne u2013 a partnership between current RCAF pilot training providers CAE and KF Aerospace u2013 is the only Canadian founded qualified supplier competing for the FAcT contract, expected to be awarded in the upcoming year. https://skyalyne.ca/future-aircrew-training-canada/

Role & Responsibilities:

As part of their duties, the Project Manager will be assigned to projects under the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program in the Defense and Security sector. Located in Montreal, the PM will develop project management plans for high complexity projects with significant financial and technological implications. The incumbent will also recommend improvement initiatives and participate in their implementation and provide daily leadership to team members.

Your challenges

• Collaborate with an integrated management team made of many project managers aiming the same objective of successfully delivering the FAcT program to the customer.
• Monitor and control all aspects of the project related to research and development to ensure compliance with technical requirements.
• Solve problems to ensure execution until proof of concept or integration into a client project.
• Take charge of all aspects of the entrusted project: schedule, costs, income, risk, scope, customer relations, contract.
• Report regularly to internal management on progress, issues and workarounds and to the customer.
• Manage all the resources (matrix) targeted by the project, including partners, subcontractors, etc.

Your strengths

• University undergraguate degree. (Business Administration, Commerce, or in an Engineering discipline, Computer Science, Applied Sciences or a related field of study)
• At least eight 8 years of relevant experience in related field, including at least 5 years of project management responsibility.
• PMP certification or equivalent accreditation is required.
• Recognized leadership.
• Focus on results.
• Recognized for taking initiatives to secure the success of the project.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Motivated by innovations, keeps abreast of the latest technological developments.
• Great agility to adapt to complex situations, frequent changes and numerous clients, both internal and external, while remaining focused on the objectives of its projects.
• Ability to manage multiple activities at the same time.
• Program management skills, ability to track schedule, costs, scope and risk management skills.
• Good knowledge of the financial system, an asset.
• Sense of customer service; ability to understand client needs as well as internal and external interests.
• General knowledge of the Canadian Defence and Security sector, flight training operations, aeronautical domain and flight simulators, an asset.
• Willing to travel on a regular basis (25).
• Bilingualism (French and English) is required.
• Be able to hold a Canadian Security Clearance & Controlled Good Clearance.
• Eligible to work in Canada either as a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident or with a valid Work Permit.

CAE offers:

• An environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued
• The opportunity to travel
• The opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team
• The opportunity to represent the organization at external conventions and conferences
• The possibility to work from home occasionally
• Flexible schedules
• Attractive employee benefits
  

Come share your passion with us!

With over 13,000 employees in more than 40 countries, CAE is a global leader in training for the civil aviation, defence and security, and healthcare markets. To learn more: www.cae.com

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Position Type

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception.

As captured in our overarching value "One CAE", weu2019re proud to work as one passionate, boundaryless and inclusive team.

At CAE, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity or age.