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Project Manager, Government and Collaboration Programs, and Academic Partnerships

Montréal, QC
Hybrid
Posted Oct 2, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Project Manager will oversee complex innovation-driven collaboration programs, managing the full lifecycle from scoping to financial forecasting and audits. They will also analyze R&D portfolio trends, maintain performance dashboards, and support strategic partnerships with academic and governmental institutions.

Job details

⠀ 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 Government and Collaborations Programs, and Academic Partnerships 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 enabling company innovation and business objectives through access to financial ressources and the structuring of partnerships with external stakeholders. The team manages fiscal measures and government programs in support of R&D, and a global portfolio of collaborative research and development projects, and work-integrated learning initiatives. Description As a Project Manager in the Government and Collaborations Programs, and Academic Partnerships team, you will work closely with the project managers that make up the team and contributors from multiple departments 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 to technological eligibility analysis, financial forecasting, claim preparation, and audits Analyze trends, forecasts and statistics relating to the R&D portfolio from a financial and technical perspective. Consolidate and synthetize findings into reports to be presented to various management levels. Maintain up to date financial and progress KPIs and associated dashboards Support continuous enhancement of tools and processes, and support portfolio governance Support and participate in program reviews, negotiations, and audits with internal and external stakeholders, both governmental and non-governmental organizations Participate in the preparation of business cases for opportunities aligned with CAE’s growth strategies Support the management of innovation-driven collaboration events, sponsorships, bursaries, and initiatives in support of CAE’s interaction/commitment with post-secondary institutions Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s 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 Strong analytical skills and ability to abstract and summarize Scientific curiosity and interest in cutting-edge technological developments, paired with interest in financial data analysis Preferred Qualifications Experience in proposals and management of fiscal measures and 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) Strong familiarity with Excel 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 Excellent communication and writing skills. Bilingual (French and English) Flexible work environment (remote, on-site, hybrid) 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 #LI-IT1 About CAE 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. Position Type Regular Equal Opportunity & Accommodations 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 CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com if needed. Data Privacy Privacy Statement | CAE As part of our process, we may use AI‑supported tools to help review applications, with human decision‑making at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

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Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, management, finance, law, or a related field. Strong analytical skills, experience with large datasets, and familiarity with financial systems and government R&D programs are required.