Program Manager Jobs

Job TitleCAE Defense & Security MissionCAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.Job DescriptionWho We Are:Summary This position is responsible for overall program performance including schedule performance, cost performance, and customer satisfaction by executing the following duties. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelop a trusted relationship with the customer and a keen understanding of their mission, success definition, and program / contract requirementsUnderstand and take ownership of program performanceAccurately assess and communicate program status to leadership and members of the program teamDirect all phases of the program from inception to completion to include design, development, production and sustainment phasesDevelop relationships with program team members and lead the program team in successful execution. Hold self and team accountable to program performanceDevelop concepts for growth and enhancements based on the customer's mission, value set, and needs.Support program growth initiatives including program bid and proposal activities. Ensure that requirements of the request for proposal are met in the preparation and documentation of bids and proposalsDevelop and implement plans and schedules to execute contracts/subcontracts. Allocate and control contract budgets for labor, material, travel, and purchased services. Report program status to senior management monthly.Development and maintenance of the program integrated master schedule to include the internal and external milestones and phases as established by the respective program teamsEstablish and monitor adherence to program master plans and schedules, identify program problems, obtain solutions, direct allocation of resourcesDevelop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedule are evident. Seek senior management assistance in resolving schedule and budget problems as they ariseFormally identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risk throughout the program life cycle. Obtain management approval prior to making decisions that will cause deterioration of established program, cost, and schedule objectivesMaintain program financial forecasts, report progress to financial objectivesQualifications and Education RequirementsBachelor's degree, master's degree preferredMinimum 10 years program performance and / or management related experienceSuccessful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense programsMust be a dynamic and energetic leader that fosters a team identity and a high-performance cultureExperience with earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity, and variance analysisThe position requires coordinating and working with cross-functional teamsStrong communication skills to advise team members and senior management on status and/or actionsActive Secret security clearance preferredA personality style that is team oriented and has the success of the customer, program, organization, and business as his/her main objectiveDue to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.Salary Range: $105,100 - 175,700 Please note: The actual compensation rate is subject to the evaluation of the following factors (but not limited to): the candidate's work experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and market.CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io