Product Sustainment Portfolio Leader

About This Role

Are you looking for a work environment where you can innovate, reach greater heights and collaborate with experts from a wide range of sectors? You want to join a world class company and industry leader with projects to which you would be proud to contribute? Our Defense and Security Product Sustainment Group, is delivering services for customers both internal and external worldwide.

Sounds like a challenge for you? Thatu2019s why we need your expertise and passion to complete our team!

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Reporting directly to the Senior Manager of Product Sustainment, the Portfolio Leader has overall responsibility for the portfolio projects delivery (cost, schedule, scope and quality)
• Manage the Execution Team(Project Managers), guided by broad organizational strategic objectives and project management methodology
• Manage the Customer Experience Leader team(CEL) that supports all Defense and Security (Military) CAE client through the life of their devices
• Oversee achievement of Key Performance Indicator and prepare reporting material
• Manage, influence, and develop the Project Managers and Customer Experience Leaders to ensure that the projects are successfully completed within constraints and that the Customer are being cared for to the height of CAEu2019s reputation
• Responsible for preparing financial review and recuring project status report
• Act as mentor, nurture growth of team members
• Occasionally requested to lead budget and forecast planning meeting
• Responsible and accountable for the projects Portfolio P&L
• Oversee the Customer Experience Leadersu2019 relation with their respective customer and provide guidance
• Implement the use of project management best practices and apply company policies and processes
• Act as prime customer contact for negotiations, issue, escalation, etc.
• Participate in the lead to award process
• Manage relationships, communications and negotiations with customers and stakeholders (internal/external) as required

Requirements

• University undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Sciences or a related field of study
• PMP certification or equivalent accreditation is required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Strong understanding of financial concepts
• Strong leadership soft skill to navigate within a Matrix Type Organisation
• Proven track record of managing a team
• Knowledge of CAE technical and operational practices, procedures and products an asset
• Ability to travel to customer Site as needed
• Bilingualism (French and English) is required
• Experience collaborating with a multitude of clients
• Be able to hold a Canadian Security Clearance & Controlled Good Clearance
• Eligibility to work in Canada either as a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident or with a valid Work Permit

CAE offers

• An environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued
• Autonomy within a responsible position with a high visibility
• A supportive, dynamic team and a friendly corporate culture
• The opportunity to travel internationally
• The opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team
• Flexible schedule and possibility to occasionally work from home
• A wide range of services for your health and personal well being, with a company benefits plan, pension and stock purchase plans
• Fun at work: social and community events all-year round!

Position Type

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

If you dont 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. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hrcae.com.