Technical Leader – Verification and Validation (D&S)
- Saint-Laurent, QC
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Lead the V&V CoP: organize meetings, guide members (MTEs, TEs), and foster collaboration.
- Provide technical supervision and mentorship, including 1-on-1 coaching and competency development.
- Support project teams throughout the lifecycle—monitoring progress, resolving roadblocks, and sharing lessons learned.
- Represent V&V in cross-functional meetings (with Systems Architects, Chief Engineers, PMs, and customers).
- Promote V&V visibility and value across the organization and reinforce collaboration with other CoPs.
- Drive harmonization of V&V processes, templates, and tools across D&S and other CAE business units.
- Collaborate with other CoPs to align practices and participate in joint workshops.
- Support quality audits (CMMI, ISO, CAR) and contribute to QTG standards development and review.
- Manage and improve V&V tools and infrastructure, including automation and innovation initiatives.
- Act as a point of contact for new technology integration and product development (e.g., AR/VR, ILE, Prodigy).
- Consolidate subject matter experts’ (SME) input and ensure alignment with evolving customer and training needs.
- Lead estimation activities and delegate requests as needed.
- Improve estimation processes and templates; provide training and guidance.
- Represent V&V in solution discussions with engineering and solution teams.
- Ensure customer training requirements are addressed in all solutions.
- Support hiring and onboarding of new V&V team members.
- Manage internal training programs, materials, and progress tracking.
- 8+ years of experience in V&V or the D&S industry.
- Strong understanding of V&V methodologies, simulation systems, and defense programs.
- Familiarity with CAE’s training solutions and modeling/simulation platforms.
- Proven leadership and mentoring experience.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and French.
- Highly organized, results-driven, and collaborative across global teams.
- Willingness to support other V&V groups as needed.
- Benefits: fully flexible for you to choose what is important
- Retirement: Defined Benefits Retirement Plan & Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Financial Perks: Employee Stock Purchase Plan & numerous corporate discounts
- Personal and Family Programs: Physical Wellness Plan & Supplementary Maternity Plan
- Work-Life Balance: Flextime & California Fridays all year
- Fun at work: social and community events all-year round!