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CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.
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What We Have to Offer:
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
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Summary
Program Manager Excellence SME
Support program transition from proposal to execution and baselining activities across the enterprise as a subject matter expert. Ensure program tiering is accurately assessed from proposal phase through execution and manage programs selected for EPMR reviews and associated action items. Be subject matter expert for PM PALs and assist with the development of PM training and mentoring to develop PM talent. Lead the development of PM process improvements and data integration efforts to develop a more efficient PM process and toolset. Coordinate with Program Excellence Risk & Opportunity management process lead to ensure overall program integration and reporting of total program performance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Support program transition from proposal to execution and baselining activities across the enterprise as a subject matter expert.
Be subject matter expert for PM PALs and assist with the development of PM training and mentoring to develop PM talent.
Lead the development of PM process improvements and data integration efforts to develop a more efficient PM process and toolset.
Support the Director, Program Excellence in the planning, coordination, execution and reporting progress of the Program Excellence Improvement Plan
Work with Director, Program Excellence to assess, develop, and enhance program management tools & data analytics to include dashboard creation.
Coordinate with the risk & opportunity management analyst relative to program tiering and program performance of the US portfolio of programs
Coordinate with the Director, Program Excellence to assess each program across the enterprise relative to program performance execution.
Ensure that programs with higher risk scores are reviewed with appropriate levels of management as needed
Screen & report on the portfolio of programs for changes to risk profile as conditions change across the program lifecycle
Attend and contribute to Program & Risk management reviews with Director, Program Excellence on an ongoing basis
Identify areas for process improvement to include improvement of metrics, and data analysis and dashboards.
Assist with Program Gate reviews to ensure risk mitigation and program planning is sufficient to delivery within the financial and schedule constraints of the program.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related discipline.
Minimum of ten years’ experience in aerospace and defense systems or program environment is required.
Project Management Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related discipline.
Minimum of six years’ experience in aerospace and defense systems or program environment is required.
Project Management Experience
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
Preferred Skills
Project/Program Management Experience
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office tools such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Power BI
Managing data in a shared environment such as Teams or SharePoint
Ease at managing schedule conflicts for senior levels of management
Dashboard creation and data analytics
Security Responsibilities
Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
Work Environment
Duties performed in an office environment and manufacturing facility.
Must be able to work overtime on and off-shifts as required.
The employee is on call 24x7 for the resolution of problems and issues.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.
Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]
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.
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CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected].
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