Project Manager I

Role and ResponsibilitiesThis position is contingent upon contract award. This position plans, organizes, and controls assigned projects from contract award notification through program life cycles to optimize profit and meet marketing, financial, and corporate growth objectives. Provides project management for Training Systems Analysis, courseware development, and training solutions in support of the United States Department of Defense and international contracts. Provides updates for Program Management Reviews and weekly status updates. Manage projects from start to finish, within time, cost, scope and quality constraints with guidance of a senior project manager or Program Manager.SummaryThis position plans, organizes, and controls assigned projects from contract award notification through program life cycles to optimize profit and meet marketing, financial, and corporate growth objectives. Provides project management for Training Systems Analysis, courseware development, and training solutions in support of the United States Department of Defense and international contracts. Provides updates for Program Management Reviews and weekly status updates. Manage projects from start to finish, within time, cost, scope and quality constraints with guidance of a senior project manager or Program Manager by performing the following duties:Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Project ExecutionCoordinate transition from proposal to active project after contract award, to include preparing for and executing System Requirements Reviews, Design Reviews, and all required Systems Engineering activitiesAct as Project Management Lead on assigned projects related to integrated training systemsDevelop project management plan and establish goals and objectives for projectsManages team(s) of courseware developers, multi-media developers, information systems specialists, instructional designers, subject matter experts, and analysts while in project executionManage the human, financial and operational resources necessary to meet contractual and company related obligations of the project to ensure profitability.Resolve project work/scheduling problems by reprioritizing activitiesEvaluate potential project risk and develop and implement mitigation plansDevelop and implement project work breakdown structure.Control project schedule and cost.Provide support for Program Managers on all operational mattersFinanceAnalyze and validate budget changesMaintain the project budget at completionProvide project budget/schedule forecasts to Program Manager/Senior ManagerCustomer InteractionAct as primary liaison with customer on project matters such as securing customer acceptance and change control/requestsProvides timely updates and briefings to customer(s) based on project status and contract deliverablesDiscuss alternative solutions with customer including contractual changesDeliver results which achieve lasting satisfaction with customer and achieve financial goalsQualifications and Education RequirementsBachelor''s degreeExperience with customer interaction involving government contract deliverables, training, and acceptance of requirementsRecent Project Management experience, team leadership and team integrationStrong knowledge of program budget and schedule developmentExperience with determining/reporting Earned Value Management highly desiredProficient in Microsoft Office Suite of applications, especially PowerPoint and ExcelExperience with Microsoft SharePoint a plusExperience with Microsoft Project a plusLanguage SkillsAbility to write, read and interpret multiple complex documents and communicates essential data effectively. Ability to speak effectively before small groups and at mid ranges management levels. Mathematical SkillsAbility to apply basic measurement standards to determine and assess changes in performance. Possess basic math skills to support earned value assessment, variance analysis, negotiations and proposal evaluations.Reasoning AbilityAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to logically interpret an extensive variety of management and technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.Preferred SkillsPMP Certified preferredPrior courseware and/or syllabus development and managementSAFe Agile and/or Dev Ops project implementation experienceSecurity ResponsibilitiesMust 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 cumbent must have or be eligible to obtain DoD Secret ClearanceWork EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Office environmentDomestic and international travelPhysical DemandsThe 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 use a PC, Microsoft Office applications, and communicate via telephoneOther DutiesPlease 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*As part of Executive Order 14042, you may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 4, 2022. CAE USA will consider employee requests for exemptions to the vaccination requirements based on medical/disability or sincerely held religious beliefs. All requests will be reviewed in accordance with applicable laws and must be approved by CAE USA prior to employment.CAE USA Inc. is an EOE/AA employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you''d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here EEO is the Law poster.PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor''s legal duty to furnish information.Position TypeRegularCAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.Equal Employment OpportunityAt CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception.As captured in our overarching value ''One CAE'', we''re proud to work as one passionate, boundaryless and inclusive team.At CAE, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age.The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading, but refers to men, women and the gender diverse.

Created: 2025-11-15