Portfolio Manager, Civil Training Programs

At CAE, we are seeking a Portfolio Manager, Civil Training Programs to own assigned segments of the Civil Aviation Training portfolio. In this role, you will lead program strategy, roadmap execution, and the delivery of high-quality, compliant courseware. You will ensure effective prioritization, resource coordination, and stakeholder alignment while remaining actively involved in courseware development to maintain technical accuracy and instructional quality. You will partner closely with internal teams, vendors, and regulatory bodies to deliver consistent, scalable training solutions and drive continuous improvement. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES

• Own Program Portfolio & Roadmap Execution: Manage assigned training programs end-to-end, driving roadmap execution, lifecycle management, and alignment with business objectives.

• Lead Courseware Development & Quality Assurance: Oversee and actively contribute to instructional design and courseware production, ensuring technical accuracy, instructional integrity, and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Manage Projects & Resources for Timely Delivery: Plan, schedule, and monitor development projects, making tactical decisions and coordinating internal teams and external vendors to optimize efficiency and meet deadlines.

• Collaborate with Stakeholders & Regulatory Bodies: Engage with OEMs, SMEs, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to validate content, maintain compliance, and strengthen partnerships that support program success.

• Drive Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Implement process enhancements based on performance metrics, feedback, and emerging best practices to improve quality and operational effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor's in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or Aviation-related field; strong Instructional Design and courseware background; Agile/Product Ownership training a plus.

• 5-8 years; 3-5 in courseware design/dev; 3-5 in leading small teams/product ownership

• Highly desirable to demonstrate strong aviation domain knowledge, ideally gained through direct experience in aviation training, flight operations, or operational training support roles

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Core & Functional Skills

• Product ownership & backlog management (epics, stories, acceptance criteria)

• Instructional design & courseware development (hands-on)

• Implementation planning (pilots, go-live, instructor enablement)

• Vendor coordination (SOWs, deliverables, QA acceptance)

• Tactical decision-making within program constraints

Tools & Software Experience

• Agile boards: Monday.com, ClickUp, MS Tools

• Authoring & media stack: Articulate 360, Captivate, Adobe CC (Illustrator, After Effects, Audition), Figma

• LMS admin & packaging (SCORM/xAPI, testing tools like SCORM Cloud)

• Release planning & RACI artifacts (Confluence/SharePoint)

• MS Office suite and modern business-enabling tools

Soft Skills

• Prioritization & trade-off decisions (scope, quality, timeline)

• Cross-functional leadership of small pods

• SME collaboration & technical accuracy stewardship

• Bias for action; resilient problem-solving

• Experience as a People Manager, leading a global and diverse team managing multiple projects simultaneously;

Other Experience, Skills, & Competencies

• Familiarity in aviation, particularly aviation training;

• Experience in working with Training and Development teams and delivering training products to global audiences and/or formal adult learning development experience;

• Strong understanding of business management, financial, and leadership principles;

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills;

• Demonstrable experience of working and communicating with various levels, both within and outside the company, including senior management, technical staff, and end users;

• High-level attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills;

• Maintain corporate governance and regional communication to the satisfaction of CAE internal stakeholders;

• Support strategic initiatives being Customer-facing representing the Company in a positive regard;

• Strong analytical, facilitation and problem-solving skills, identify problems and trends, and develop effective solutions and strategies;

• Strong knowledge of financials and KPIs, reporting project status to senior management;

• Experience managing consultants and suppliers, negotiating SOW and contracts;

• Strong knowledge of project management methodology.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and EAP plans.

• 401(k) and employee stock purchase programs with CAE match.

• Generous paid time off, including vacation and parental leave.

• Companypaid life insurance, AD&D, shortterm disability, and caregiver support.

• Optional benefits including legal coverage, dependent life insurance, pet insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).

• Programs supporting employee wellbeing and worklife balance.

Physical requirements include:

• Occasionally climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles.

• Moving through tight or confined spaces as needed.

• Remaining stationary (sitting or standing) for extended periods.

• Occasionally lifting or adjusting items up to 50 lbs.

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