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Posted 19 hours agoPortfolio Manager, Civil Training Programs
at CAE
Dallas Usa, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- Job Description At CAE, we are seeking a Portfolio Manager, Civil Training Programs to own assigned segments of the Civil Aviation Training portfolio.
- 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
- 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
- Experience managing consultants and suppliers, negotiating SOW and contracts; Strong knowledge of project management methodology.
Benefits
- 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.
- Company‑paid life insurance, AD&D, short‑term disability, and caregiver support. Optional
- benefits including legal coverage, dependent life insurance, pet insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs). Programs supporting employee well‑being and work‑life balance. Physical experience match the
Additional details
- 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.