REQUIREMENTS

• University degree in a relevant technical domain (Engineering or Computer Science).
• Minimum of eight years of experience in a management position.
• Result oriented.
• Possesses a good understanding of software development best-practices and trends, and knowledgeable in Agile product development.
• Has continuous improvement DNA.
• Strong communication skills in both French and English.
• Recognizes strengths, improvement areas and potential in a team.
• Customer oriented.
• Creates strong morale and spirit in a team, shares wins and successes, and fosters open dialogue.
• Builds constructive and effective relationships with all stakeholders at CAE.
• Can comfortably deal with risk and uncertainty and can effectively drive change.
• Risk taker, self-starter.
• Able to establish solid plans & deliver them on budget, schedule, and content.
• Energetic, and possesses contagious enthusiasm.
• Makes complex decisions.
• Shows leadership skills as a coach for his management team.
  

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ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Senior Manager, Software engineering – Aircraft Simulation is a gifted people leader, technically strong and a change-agent. This individual connects CAE’s business needs to the CAE product and ensures operational excellence using management best practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND MAIN ACTIVITIES:

• Flawless execution of all projects, through implementation of Agile best practices and performance management methodology.
• Transformation of the software development practices by integrating the DevOps methodology.
• Development of a collaborative, stimulating work environment, promoting a culture of change and continuous improvement in the organization.
• Management of budgets.
• Development of a strong leadership succession plan.
• Development of a good technical talent pipeline.
• Be a leadership coach to your team.
• Development of KPI’s and scorecard to drive improvement through continuous improvement methods.
• Drive a “Design/Execute to cost” philosophy.
• Drive a proactive behavior leading to manage risks.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in all activities.
• Promotion of CAE’s transformation culture.