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Operations Project Manager - Tampa, Florida

Company/Organization: CAE USA Inc.

Position: Management

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 10/22/2024 2:04:15 PM

Description:

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Who We Are:

  • CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customersu2019 training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.

  • CAE Defense Security Mission: CAEs Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.

  • CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

What We Have to Offer:

  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance

  • A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe

  • Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions

  • Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

Summary

Operations Project Manager (OPM) is responsible for execution of assigned projects from a Hardware planning, manufacturing, assembly, and installation aspect. The OPM manages, monitors and reports the project production progress and performanceu037E Identifies resolves, and escalates project issues and risks to meet project deliverables.u202F The OPM will applyu202Findependent judgment and creativity in the performance of tasks that may be broad in scope.u202F The OPM interfaces/coordinates with: Production, Program Management, Finance, Hardware Engineering, Procurement/Sub-Contracts, Material Planning, Production Planning, Quality Assurance and Test Engineering to insure hardware project execution success.u202F

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Business Development

  • Understand the bid approach and scope of work

  • Support development of the execution plan and schedule to ensure producibility

  • Review and assist with generation of Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for new cost proposals and update existing BOEs when there are changes to the proposed scope of work

Project Management

  • Attend project kickoff meetings to be aware of project schedules and overall requirements

  • Support generation of a Hardware Development Plan specific to execution plan for production effort

  • Have a comprehensive understanding of Integrated Master Plan and Integrated Master Schedule to support risk and time phased production

  • Ensure Integrated Master Schedule adequately defines the procurement and production effort

  • Review schedule milestones with hardware teams and consult with Project Management and Project Engineering to determine changes to the Master Plan

  • Perform labor hours analysis and labor hour spreading for newly kicked off programs or programs that are re-base lining

  • Monitor advance orders and BFE parts to ensure component availability

  • Generate Engineering Change Requests for design issues

  • Manage a hardware engineering DR/ECN and production NMR burndown plan to ensure all are incorporated before TDPS

  • Provide status of available produced assets to project team (test bed, etc.)

  • Coordinate with the TE to test designs and functionality prior to HSI

  • Ensure a smooth transition between design, production, in-house testing and Tear down, pack and ship (TDPS).

  • Participate in TDPS debrief to PM for any outstanding hardware issues

  • Identify technical documentation required for deployment to ensure deployment team has complete documentation package

  • Assist PM and PE with risk definition and mitigation plans

  • Meet with team members regularly to gather status

Technical Leadership

  • Participate in process improvement initiatives

  • Support Production/Manufacturing personnel with any problems they may encounter

  • Assist in problem resolutions and coordinate with Engineering design team to correct/revise designs and/or documentation to facilitate ease in manufacturing and promote cost reductions

  • Review current manufacturing methods and make recommendations to approve efficiencies

  • Participate in Make/Buy decisions to determine the most cost-effective means of production

  • Perform drawing and design reviews to ensure accuracy and manufacturability on new and/or revised drawings and parts lists

  • Generate detailed work instructions for drawings, specifications, and other technical data.

  • Status assigned programs to upper management through direct communication or in weekly status reports

  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure a continual flow of work ensuring assignments are accomplished smoothly and without need for workarounds whenever possible

  • Interface with subcontractors on progress, Engineering support, coordination and schedule

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • Bacheloru2019s or Technical College Degree with 6 years of related experience in aerospace or an equivalent combination of technical education related to electronics, electro-mechanical, computer, aviation, or simulation technology.

  • Flight simulation experience with detailed knowledge of flight simulator hardware technology a plus

  • Must demonstrate the ability to create and understand technical documents and drawings related to aircraft, computers, electronics and flight simulation technology

  • Strong communication skills including the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers.

  • Customer/client focus

  • Project/process management

  • Ability to produce, analyze and manipulate reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

  • Must possess proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

  • Must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance

Security Responsibilities

Must complyu202Fwith all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.u202F Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.u202F All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

  • Must be able to work flexible hours and overtime as needed, including occasional weekends.

  • May be required to sit down for long lengths of time.

  • May be required to climb stairs.

  • Must be able to travel CONUS and to International sites

  • Must be able to climb stairs to enter and exit a simulator

  • This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

  • Work is performed in an environment where irritants such as noise from telephones, temperature and lighting variations may exist, but there is little chance of injury, accident or occupational health problems.

  • Works at job activities that require sitting, standing or walking for short periods throughout the day and focused visual concentration or focused listening

  • Moderate to high levels of stress, associated with technical, schedule, and customer issues are to be expected with this position.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.u202F

CAE USA Inc. is an EOE/AA employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If youu2019d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.u202F

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractoru2019s legal duty to furnish information.u202F

Position Type

Regular

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 dont 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-hrcae.com.

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