Program Manager III

CAE Program Manager

Plans, organizes, staffs, manages, and controls an assigned program area (C-17 TS Device and Courseware Modifications and change management) from management of proposals through program lifecycles. This position specializes in leading and managing all device and courseware modification programs (Engineering Change Proposal [ECP], Contract Change Proposal [CCP], Rapid Response Efforts). Responsible for overall program performance including schedule performance, cost performance, and customer affinity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Directs all phases of the program, from requirements analysis and initial planning through all phases, leading to successful product delivery and assuring a timely closeout of completed programs—ensuring that all obligations are satisfied and program documentation is properly recorded.

Supports program bid and proposal activities; ensure that bids and proposal documentation meet the requirements of the request for proposal

Develops and implements plans and schedules to execute contracts/subcontracts; allocates and controls contract budgets for labor, material, travel, and purchased services; reports program status to senior management monthly

Develops and maintains the program integrated master schedule including the internal and external milestones and phases as established by the respective program teams

Establishes and monitors adherence to program master plans and schedules, identifies program problems, obtains solutions, directs allocation of resources

Develops and implements corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedule are evident; seeks senior management assistance in resolving schedule and budget problems as they arise

Formally identifies, assesses, monitors, and mitigates risk throughout the program lifecycle; serves as primary the primary interface with the customer on all matters involving modification projects contract execution

Actively seek new business and growth opportunities in coordination with business development

Maintain program financial forecasts, report progress to financial objectives

Serve as primary the primary interface with the customer on all C-17 modification matters. Partner with other C-17 TS program leaders to ensure consistent, mutually supportive efforts that put the program in a position to meet customer requirements and meet internal performance goals/metrics.

Ability to clearly communicate program status, issues, risks, opportunities and plans to internal senior management

Ensure coordination across multiple programs and/or projects and with other product line leads

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree, Masters Degree preferred

PMP Certification preferred

Minimum 10 years program management related experience

Successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense programs as a prime or subcontractor to a domestic or foreign military organization preferred

Must be a dynamic and energetic leader that involves other team members in the decision making and change process

Experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity, and variance analysis

The position requires coordinating and working with cross-functional teams

Strong communication skills to advise team members and senior management on status and/or actions

Microsoft Office Suite skills, including PowerPoint

Active Secret security clearance preferred, Secret clearance issuance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment is required – DoD

High-energy and self-driven individual that can "make things happen" without a large support organization to depend on daily and knows how to manage his/her time wisely

A personality style that is team oriented and has the success of the customer, program, organization, and business as his/her main objective

Due 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.

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Work Environment

Work will be performed in an office environment

Work will require activities to be performed in a simulator high-bay environment periodically

Work will require activities to be performed in a simulator computer lab periodically

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Ability to travel extensively, nationally and internationally, for extended periods of time.

Ability to handle essential duties and responsibilities worldwide.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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.