About This Role
Responsibilities of Principal Program Manager
Program Delivery
Responsible for delivering complex solutions to customers across the APAC region.
Oversees high-risk, large-scale, multi-site portfolio implementations and/or innovative solutions, often international in scope.
Customer & Stakeholder Management
Develops and maintains relationships with key customer stakeholders, including senior executives.
Establishes regular communication channels with customers to review program status and build strong relationships with senior leadership.
Program Oversight
Ensures all projects within the program are progressing and all components for successful delivery are in place.
Responsible for overall program delivery on schedule and within budget.
Resource & Issue Management
Coordinates resources and supports development of project plans.
Resolves issues related to delays in project delivery and resource constraints.
Executive Collaboration
Collaborates with program sponsors and senior executives at CAE to keep them informed on program progress and customer sentiment.
Risk & Change Management
Manages program-level risks and issues.
Ensures adoption of change management strategies by the customer.
Strategic Alignment
Aligns cross-functional team efforts to support company strategic objectives.
Drives adherence to organizational standards and direction.
Governance & Planning
Manages ongoing work through governance structures.
Creates high-level plans to guide projects where detailed plans are established.
Process & Quality Assurance
Ensures approved methods, processes, and tools are consistently applied across projects and programs (including change, issue, risk, and quality management).
Provides quality assurance for program deliverables.
Communication Management
Develops and manages a program communication plan (content, frequency, audience, channels).
Leadership & Operational Support
Leads internal CAE initiatives and responds to operational requests.
Removes barriers that prevent efficient execution of projects.
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Master's degree preferred. Project/ program management certification required (PMP preferred).
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 17 years Project and Program Management experience managing large complex software system implementations, working for a technology solutions provider and/or in the travel industry
Airline domain expertise is a must
Operational savvy
Strong analytical skills
Solid negotiator and facilitator
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
Proficient with a project scheduling software tool – MS Project preferred
Fluency in English
The successful candidate must have:
Experience interfacing and building relationships with senior client executives at the C-level
Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects
Experience in translating technology into business terms and with integrating technology into the business environment, including the development and tracking of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
Experience working in international markets
Experience working in a matrix organization and leading virtual distributed teams
LOCATION: Bangalore, India
TRAVEL: approximately 25-50%
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Position Type
RegularCAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender indentity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.
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