Project Manager, R&D Government Program and higher education institutions

CAE is a high technology company, at the leading edge of digital immersion, providing solutions to make the world a safer place. The company bases its innovative solutions on the development of advanced technologies and collaborates with industry, governments, research centers and academic institutions. The Research and Development team is at the heart of this environment, interfacing with internal stakeholders, such as Engineering, Finance, Legal, Human Resources, Communications, and playing a leading role in setting up collaborative research and development projects. This team also encourages and supports CAE's employees and subject matter experts access to external expertise in cutting-edge disciplines, develop thought expertise and IP, and attract and develop future talent in particular through a broad R&D collaboration portfolio.

Job Description

As a Project Manager in the Research and Development team, you will work closely with the project managers that make up the team on a wide range of tasks such as:

• Support the management of multiple, complex innovation-driven collaboration programs on quarterly and annual basis from scoping, technological eligibility analysis, financial forecasting, claim preparation, and audits

• Analyze trends, forecasts and statistics relating to R&D portfolio from a technical and financial perspective. Consolidate and synthetize findings into reports to be presented to various management levels
• Support and participate in program reviews, negotiations, and audits with internal and external stakeholders both governmental and non-governmental organizations
• Participate in the preparation business cases for opportunities aligned with CAE’s growth strategies
• Support the management of innovation-driven collaborations events, sponsorships, bursaries, and initiatives in support of CAE’s interaction/commitment with post-secondary institutions across Canada

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in engineering, management, finance, law or related domains

• Experience in data analysis, including working with large volumes of structured and unstructured datasets
• Scientific curiosity and interest in cutting-edge technological developments
• Strong analytical skills and ability to abstract and summarize
• Excellent communication and writing skills. Bilingual (French and English)

• Flexible work environment (remote, on-site, hybrid)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in proposals and management of government programs (e.g. SR&ED, Multimedia Tax Credits, NSERC, MITACS, International Programs, and others)
• Strong familiarity with ERP and MRP systems, as well as financial platforms (including Oracle), complemented by experience with business intelligence tools and dashboard development (e.g., Power BI)
• Work experience in a technology sector or in consulting

• Team spirit​ and collaboration alertness
• Resourcefulness and autonomy
• Multitasking and ability to manage initiatives of different sizes

 
Benefits

• Group Insurance
• Telemedicine Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Group RRSP
• CAE Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan
• Sabbatical Leave
• Flex Time
• Enhanced Parental Leave

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At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email [email protected] if needed.

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