Director Of Operations

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10+ years multi-disciplinary leadership experience
Asset-intensive environment management
Complex supplier ecosystem oversight
CAE is seeking a Director of Operations for the EMEA region to oversee operational strategies and execution across training centers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in leadership, strategic planning, and managing complex supplier ecosystems, as well as a proven track record in asset-intensive environments

Job Summary

  • The role involves defining and delivering the EMEA operations strategy aligned to business growth plans while ensuring operational readiness for future scaling.
  • Candidates will own the regional asset strategy for simulators and training devices, optimizing acquisition, deployment, and lifecycle to maximize financial return.
  • This position requires leading a high-performing regional operations leadership team across multiple countries while championing a strong safety and quality culture.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

CAE is seeking a Director of Operations for the EMEA region to oversee operational strategies and execution across training centers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in leadership, strategic planning, and managing complex supplier ecosystems, as well as a proven track record in asset-intensive environments.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years multi-disciplinary leadership experience
  • Asset-intensive environment management
  • Complex supplier ecosystem oversight
  • High-value capital asset strategy
  • Global matrix organization navigation

Nice-to-have

  • Regulated safety-critical environment experience
  • Advanced or postgraduate qualification
  • Cross-regional collaboration championing
  • Continuous improvement culture promotion

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years senior operations leadership experience
  • Experience in aviation, training, or engineering sectors
  • Proven track record managing complex supplier ecosystems
  • Demonstrated people leadership across multiple cultures
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business

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