## Project Manager - Defence & Security Canada (Naval Programs)Apply: Halifax: Ottawa: Montreal (St. Laurent): Full time: Posted Today: ⠀ **Shape the Future of Naval Training in Canada**At CAE, we are building the future of training and mission readiness. As a global leader in defence and security training and simulation and a trusted partner to the Canadian Armed Forces and allied nations, CAE delivers advanced solutions that prepare military personnel for demanding missions.As Defence & Security Canada continues to grow in the naval domain, we are seeking **a Project Manager** to support strategic programs contributing to Canada's naval capabilities. The role will lead the production and delivery of courseware for the **River-Class Destroyer (RCD)** Program and support initial advance work and planning for the **Canadian Patrol Submarine Program (CPSP).**The Project Manager manages the human, financial, operational, and technical resources required to successfully execute projects, meet contractual commitments, achieve business objectives, and maintain customer satisfaction.**Key responsibilities include**:* Lead the planning, execution, production, and delivery of courseware for the RCD Program, including training needs analysis, storyboard reviews, courseware development oversight, customer review cycles, and deliverable acceptance.* Support initial advance work and planning activities associated with CPSP.* Develop and maintain project management plans covering scope, schedule, cost, resources, communications, and risk.* Establish project objectives, milestones, deliverables, and performance metrics aligned with contractual commitments and business objectives.* Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including instructional designers, courseware developers, subject matter experts, engineers, subcontractors, and operational stakeholders.* Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as required.* Manage project scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and change throughout the project lifecycle.* Ensure compliance with CAE project management processes, governance requirements, and customer expectations.* Manage project budgets, forecasts, revenue milestones,



and overall financial performance.* Lead project reviews and provide accurate reporting on project status, risks, opportunities, and financial performance.* Support Earned Value Management (EVM), forecasting, and estimate-at-completion activities.* Assess scope changes and manage their impact on schedule, cost, and contractual obligations.* Support achievement of project financial objectives, including revenue, margin, and profitability targets.* Serve as the primary point of contact for customers on assigned project matters.* Build relationships with customers, partners, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.* Prepare and deliver customer briefings, progress reviews, and executive presentations.* Support customer negotiations related to project execution, contractual changes, and risk mitigation.* Identify opportunities that support the continued growth of CAE's naval business and strengthen long-term customer relationships.* Provide day-to-day leadership to cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.* Foster collaboration, accountability, and a customer-focused culture.* Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and opportunities.* Recommend and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project delivery and operational excellence.**Minimum Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, Applied Sciences, Military Studies, Education, or a related field.* Project Management Skilled (PMP) certification.* 5 to 8 years of project management experience in defence, aerospace, training systems, engineering, technology,



or a related industry.* Experience managing customer-facing projects with contractual deliverables.* Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders.* Strong understanding of project management disciplines, including scope, schedule, cost, risk, and change management.* Knowledge of project controls, forecasting, budgeting, and financial management principles.* Strong communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.* Customer focus and business acumen.* Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and results orientation.* Ability to adapt to a dynamic and evolving environment.* Ability to obtain and maintain the required Canadian security clearance.* Ability and willingness to travel as required, averaging approximately 25% depending on the project phase, customer requirements, and program needs.**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience supporting defence, naval, military, or government programs.* Knowledge of instructional systems design (ISD), courseware development, training systems, or simulation-based training environments.* Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and integrated master scheduling.* Experience supporting proposal development, capture activities, or strategic growth initiatives.* Knowledge of Canadian defence procurement programs and military training organizations.* Bilingualism in English and French.**Benefits**We’ve designed flexible policies to promote well-being and growth, based on role-specific eligibility and requirements:* Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.* An environment where ideas, initiative, and leadership are recognized and valued.* Opportunities to contribute to significant Canadian defence modernization programs.* Diverse and challenging projects within multidisciplinary teams.* A flexible work environment, including hybrid and teleworking opportunities where business needs permit.* Career growth and professional development opportunities within a global organization.* Opportunities to work alongside experts in training, simulation, and defence technologies.* The opportunity to contribute to the operational readiness of the Canadian Armed Forces and the continued growth of CAE's Defence & Security business in Canada.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Project Manager - Defence & Security Canada (Naval Programs) (Ottawa)
🏢 CAE
📍 Ottawa