About This Role

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Senior Manager to lead our Continuous Improvement (CI) group and manage a team of strategic program managers within a PMO. This pivotal role is focused on elevating the CI maturity across the entire company, while also bringing financial acumen into key decisions for the business. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading transformative change and will be responsible for advancing our CI and PMO practices to new levels of sophistication and effectiveness.

In this role, you will be the driving force behind reimagining our CI and PMO strategies, fostering a culture where continuous improvement is embedded in every facet of our operations. You will leverage industry benchmarks to keep our CI and PMO practices competitive and cutting-edge, ensuring that our processes are not only efficient but also innovative. Your leadership will inspire and engage employees at all levels to adopt and contribute to a robust CI culture, aligning their efforts with the company's strategic objectives.

The successful candidate will focus on creating and executing initiatives that significantly enhance our operational efficiency and effectiveness, using data-driven approaches to monitor and improve processes continuously. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a key area of our company, driving substantial improvements and fostering a culture of excellence that permeates the entire organization.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Continuous Improvement group to achieve operational excellence.
• Manage and mentor a team of strategic program managers, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Drive the transformation of CI processes, challenging the status quo and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Identify, prioritize, and execute strategic CI initiatives that align with business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities and implement effective solutions.
• Monitor and report on the progress of CI projects, ensuring they deliver expected outcomes.
• Perform recurring industry benchmarks to ensure the company remains competitive and up to date with best practices.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning within the team and across the organization.
• Utilize data-driven approaches to measure, analyze, and improve processes.
• Lead efforts to increase the CI culture across the entire company, engaging employees at all levels.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in CI and strategic program management.

The ideal candidate will have the following profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field. MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, or strategic program management roles.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification would be an asset.
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Strong visionary leadership with the ability to inspire and drive change.
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Proficiency in CI methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) and tools.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

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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.