Project Manager Strategic projects

About This Role

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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 CAEs 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 bachelors 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

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 nationality colour religion sex gender indentity and expression sexual orientation disability neurodiversity veteran status age or other characteristics protected by local laws.

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