S&OM Department Head

About This Role

Who We Are:

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security civil aviation and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety efficiency and readiness.

• CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAEs Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.

• CAE Values: Empowerment Innovation Excellence Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

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

• Recognition professional development advancement and having fun!

Summary

The Senior Leader Subcontracts & Operations Program Management (S&OM) oversees integrated operational planning and execution to ensure timely high-quality and cost-effective product delivery. This role leads multiple functional areas including Operations Program Management Subcontracts Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering Planning Shipping/Receiving and Kitting.

The leader serves as the operational liaison across Program Management and Engineering to align strategic plans drive program execution and ensure readiness for product realization. The position requires strong strategic acumen operational excellence and a collaborative leadership approach.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the S&OM organization ensuring operational alignment with business objectives.

• Develop communicate and execute comprehensive plans to meet delivery cost and quality goals.

• Coach mentor and develop departmental leaders to foster high performance and accountability.

• Partner with Program and Engineering leadership to ensure seamless program execution and product delivery.

• Oversee staffing budgets and operational metrics to maintain efficiency and cost control.

• Implement systems and performance dashboards to monitor progress identify risks and support data-driven decision-making.

• Drive continuous improvement and standardization in processes performance and reporting.

• Support the development of long- and short-range plans policies and objectives in collaboration with senior leadership.

• Ensure compliance with AS9100 ISO 9001 OSHA and other applicable industry and government standards.

• Promote a culture of collaboration inclusion innovation and continuous improvement.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing Operations or a related field (Masters preferred).

• Minimum 8 years of progressive leadership experience in operations manufacturing or program management within defense aerospace or simulation industries.

• Strong understanding of MRP systems MIL Standards and quality systems (AS9100 ISO 9001).

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver results in complex environments.

• Strong analytical communication and problem-solving skills.

• U.S. citizenship required due to government contract requirements.

• Eligibility for a DoD Security Clearance.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Masters degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration Operations Management or Engineering.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Six Sigma certification.

• Experience with FAR/DFARS and U.S. government procurement regulations.

• Experience in aircraft simulation or defense systems manufacturing.

• Proficiency in project management ERP/MRP systems and data analytics tools.

• Proven ability to manage complex projects budgets and resource plans.

• Experience developing and implementing operational strategies aligned with business goals.

Security Responsibilities

Must complywith 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.

• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

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

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 Opportunity Employer

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 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 .