Business Line Leader - Mission Training & Advanced Capabilities

Overview

In this role, you drive the MT&E business line to deliver differentiated, multi-domain training solutions that meet evolving defense customer requirements. You’ll lead a virtual, cross-functional team and manage the line’s strategic plan, pipeline, and P&L to sustain competitive advantage. Your deep experience in mission readiness and digital training architectures will shape future capabilities and partnerships with OEMs and key players. This is a high-impact role at CAE, advancing global safety and readiness.

Leistungen / Benefits

• remote/flexible work options
• flexible schedules
• competitive employee benefits
• variety of multidisciplinary projects
• opportunity to work from home occasionally
• career growth and impact

Verantwortungsbereiche

• Develop and execute a comprehensive five-year plan with revenue and order intake targets
• Build a robust regional pipeline aligned to leadership objectives
• Lead win-strategy efforts to maximize probability of winning opportunities
• Coordinate cross-regional teams for aligned solutions, proposals, and marketing
• Identify gaps in technology tied to customer mission requirements and secure development funding
• Collaborate to architect scalable, future-proof business solutions
• Map future operational requirements for next-gen multi-domain training
• Mentor and develop high-performing teams and drive staffing decisions
• Foster cross-functional collaboration across technical and commercial teams
• Oversee governance from lead-to-award and manage quarterly OKRs and governance
• Maintain virtual P&L accountability and drive continuous performance improvements

Zentrale Anforderungen

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sciences, or Business Administration (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 10+ years in business development, capture management, sales, or program management
• Proven track record in shaping and winning large strategic opportunities in complex OEM/government environments
• P&L leadership experience in technology, aerospace, or defense sectors
• Strong business acumen and decision-making in competitive, fast-paced contexts
• Influential leader able to drive results in matrix organizations
• Exceptional motivator and collaborator with strong communication skills
• Military background (preferred) and active/eligible NATO SECRET clearance
• Collaborative mindset
• Strong communication (oral and written) across diverse audiences
• Inspirational leadership and team development
• Digital backbone architectures for secure, multi-domain distributed synthetic training environments
• Knowledge of mission readiness training and operational requirements
• Experience in funding technology development (program backlog, internal/customer funded R&D)