About This Role

We are on the lookout for a talented and seasoned Operations and Project Manager to manage the delivery of our UAV (Beginner & Intermediate) flight training program for the KSA Air Force.

In this pivotal role, you will be entrusted with the seamless management of our training facility’s daily operations, ensuring everything runs like clockwork. Additionally, you will be called upon to lend your expertise to a handful of project management tasks, aiding in the successful execution of our training missions.The role will involve a mix of operations management, project management, and support for emerging opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations Management (50%):

• Oversee the operations management of B-UAV and I-UAV programs.

• Ensure efficient delivery and performance of all operational activities.

• Monitor and report on the status of operational activities.

• Project Management (20%):

• Manage procurement for I-UAV live flying devices.

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets.

• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.

• Support for Emerging Opportunities (30%):

• Assist with capture and solutions for new business opportunities.

• Support proposal development and submission.

• Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential opportunities.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent

• Must have previous experience with military programs.

• Technical background with past work experience in technical roles

• Experience in operational management and people-leading roles such as HR.

• Familiarity with ISO standards.

• PMP certification

• Solutions lead experience and the ability to use CRM systems like Salesforce.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Reporting Structure

The Operations and Project Manager will report directly to the Regional Services Manager and have a dotted line report to the General Manager.

Position Type

Regular

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 don't 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-hr@cae.com .

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, airlines, defence and security forces, and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in more than 200 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators, surgical manikins, and personalized training programs powered by artificial intelligence. We’re investing our time and resources into building the next generation of cutting-edge, digitally immersive training and critical operations solutions while keeping positive environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact at the core of our mission. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.