Director of FFLIT and Acquisition Programs - Defense & Security (D&S) Canada

About This Role

One CAE. Infinite Possibilities.

Shaping a better future, led by technology, together.

At CAE, we are building the future together as one inclusive team, One CAE. Our people are our creative force, empowered to grow, innovate, and disrupt as we continuously pursue new ideas and develop advanced technologies to help make the world a safer place. As a technology company, we digitize the physical world, deploying simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, airlines and defense forces, to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in more than 200 sites and training locations in over 40 countries.

Position Overview

The Director of FFLIT and Acquisition Programs reports to the Senior Director - Future Aircrew Training and Acquisition Programs - D&S Canada. Located in CAE's Montreal or Ottawa office, the Director of FFLIT and Acquisition Programs leads a team of program managers and technical and support staff to ensure that the portfolio of projects is successfully completed on time, cost, scope, and quality. This includes integrated training systems delivered to Government of Canada stakeholders either directly or through Prime contractors.

Job Description

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Develop and lead a Joint Management Office evolving through the various phases of DND’s project approval process for the Future Fighter Lead-in Training (FFLIT) program.

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Develop and manage a strategic partnership framework including performance management framework, basis of payment and collaboration charter for FFLIT in collaboration with DND.

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Accountable for the D&S Canada P&L resulting from the Acquisition Programs, which includes the overall financial performance of the programs meeting forecasted revenues, profit, and cash objectives.

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Accountable for the delivery of all contractual projects' obligations, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality to ultimately achieve customers’ satisfaction and the planned financial objectives of the programs

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Develop and manage key customers and stakeholders’ relationships, communications and negotiations to support project execution while also forging a relationship of collaboration.

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Act as prime senior customer contact of CAE as necessary on project matters such as critical negotiations and significant issues and escalation.

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Autonomously manage the execution of a portfolio guided by broad organizational strategic objectives and project management methodology.

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Autonomously manage and adapt governance to supervise the projects. This includes project management, budget (EAC), resourcing and objectives performance.

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Increase market share and profitability by identifying business opportunities with customers to support current and recurring business expansion.

Required Skills & Experience

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Bachelor degree or equivalent experience

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Ten years of program/project management

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Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent experience

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Fifteen years’ experience in the defense industry and good understanding of military and aerospace markets

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Significant experience in working with Government agencies and delivering products or services to the Armed Forces

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High level understanding of financial management, involving complex integration of systems with many sub-contractors and partners

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Good understanding of DND Headquarters, Commands, Groups, especially as it relates to force generation, military training and associated military standards, regulations, operations & requirements

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Good understanding of military procurement processes and decision making

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Focused on team accomplishments and ability to lead /empower others to accomplish tasks

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Demonstrated ability to build open and cooperative working relationships with clients, colleagues, sub-contractors and internal customers

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Ability to make decision and to negotiate win-win solutions

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Excellent oral & written communication and presentation skills

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Excellent organizational skills and business acumen

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Results oriented and ability to lead others in ensuring they meet deadlines

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Energy and ability to invigorate others with a passion for excellence and consistently follow through on commitments

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Fluency in both English and French is required

CAE offers

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An environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued

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The opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team

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The possibility to work from home occasionally

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Flexible schedules

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Attractive employee benefits

About CAE

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, and defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators as well as training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

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Position Type

Regular

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.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At 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 rh-hr@cae.com .