Job Specifications
About This Role
Who We Are:
CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.
CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE'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.
What We Have To Offer
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!
Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Accountable for ensuring the TPD Software Engineering team establishes staffing supply and maintains critical skills, and coordinates with Chief Engineers, R&D Principal Investigators, and other stakeholders to ensure workforce planning aligns with the business needs
Previous experience in a functional leadership role and with proposals, bidding, EACs, and risk & opportunity management
Detailed, hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle from requirements, design, development, integration, test and deployment
Must be a focused, driven, milestone-oriented leader with the demonstrated ability to direct teams, coordinate with other department leaders and ensure production of high-quality products with flawless execution
Responsible for resource management within the TPD Software Engineering team, including training and career development
Provide a highly engaged work environment for department leaders and team members
Supervisory and performance responsibility for direct reports, and oversight of performance of secondary reports
Continuous improvement of department performance through processes improvement, tool identification and development, and other initiatives
Oversight of execution in compliance with company policies and procedures, including timely completion of corporate training
Active communication and status reporting of all above items with TPD leadership team
Qualifications And Education Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Aerospace, or a related field or equivalent experience
Minimum 10 years of experience working on DoD programs, preferably in Military Simulation & Training
Sufficient understanding of business concepts to effectively manage budget and schedule performance
Understanding of simulation hardware and software architecture, components, and technology
Experience with Systems Engineering, Hardware / Software Integration and product testing
Eligible for a US DoD Security Clearance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong motivation, leadership, and team building skills
Ability to effectively manage technical teams
Excellent problem solving, situational assessment, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously through proper delegation skills and selective personal involvement
Ability to motivate and facilitate effective change
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
Security Responsibilities
Must complywith 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
This job operates in a professional office environment with a professional business casual dress policy. This is not a remote or hybrid position. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
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.
Must be able to travel both domestic and internationally.
Must be able to work overtime
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or re
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