Training Centre Manager in Edinburgh

The Training Centre Manager (TCM) proactively leads and manages the service delivery for their assigned platform(s) to meet the customer’s changing needs and ensuring adequate prioritisation, including leading the Integrated Platform Team (IPT) and working with the project execution team for integration and transition of acquisition projects and discrete projects.

The TCM manages the relationship with the Logistics and Contracts Authority for the relevant platform, ensuring proactive identification and communication of issues and risks to customer and CAE to ensure contracted outcomes are delivered in an effective and safe manner.

• Lead training centre operations, including projects, maintenance, training, engineering and functional support staff
• Act as the first point of contact for the customer, attending onsite meetings when required
• Address any gaps highlighted by the end user’s experience and concerns highlighted
• Manage the training centre budget, schedule, quality, scope of services and risk
• Ensure delivery of the highest quality through providing support and maintaining a proactive approach to customer management

• Strong front-line or operational leadership experience
• Proven ability to manage complex projects or programs of work
• Ability to obtain/maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance – must be an Australian Citizen!
• Ability to work 5 days on site at either RAAF Base Williamtown or RAAF Base Edinburgh
• Project Management qualification or equivalent proven experience

• Experience with Systems Engineering and/or Technology projects
• Waterfall and Agile planning approach and scheduling of activities
• Management of project financials
• Strong experience managing risk and opportunities in accordance with ISO 31000

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on Australian defence and security
• Exciting career paths in a truly global business
• Access to a generous ADF Reserve Service Policy
• Wellness subsidy
• Generous Parental Leave
• Employee Share Scheme
• Fitness Passport
• Insurance Cover
• ... and more!

As the Australian Department of Defence is a major client, you must be eligible to obtain a Defence Security Clearance to work in this role – please be mindful to obtain a clearance, one of the main requirements is you must be an Australian Citizen.

If this role fits what you are looking for and you believe you have the necessary skills and experience, click ‘Apply Now’ and attach your resume.

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email if needed.

As part of our process, we may use AI‐supported tools to help review applications, with human decision‐making at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.