Shape CAE’s defense portfolio strategy in Montreal through capital allocation, M&A; origination, and market intelligence. Support enterprise growth from the St. Laurent office.
Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, this Director brings defense-domain depth to enterprise strategy. You will evaluate portfolio adjacencies, build or buy decisions, partnerships, and technology opportunities. The role works alongside Defense & Security, Corporate Development, and corporate strategy colleagues.
Key Responsibilities: Quantify defense growth gaps and portfolio moves
Develop capital and capability deployment recommendations
Build acquisition and partnership candidate pipelines
Prepare executive analysis for CEO, committee, and Board




Map emerging technologies for defense capabilities
Requirements: Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in a related field
12+ years in strategy, development, consulting, or defense
Experience with portfolio strategy or capital allocation
Solid command of defense markets and procurement
Direct M&A;, partnership, or technology scouting experience
Bring defense strategy, financial judgment, and transaction expertise to CAE’s enterprise portfolio and above-market growth agenda.

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📌 Director Defense Portfolio Strategy (Quebec City)
🏢 CAE
📍 Quebec City