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).

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 Professional (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 energetic 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) an

📌 Project Manager (Montreal)
🏢 CAE
📍 Montreal