Project Manager

Thales Group; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration + Bonus + 1

Free medical health insurance for you/

ThalesFlex – flexible working

Fitness Passport Discount

Employee discounts with affiliates

Modernised Paid Parental Leave

Novated Lease options

Job summary

Thales Group Australia is seeking a Project Manager to oversee allocated projects and bids in the Underwater Systems portfolio, ensuring delivery on time and within budget for critical naval programs.

You will lead cross-functional teams, liaise with stakeholders, and implement governance and risk management. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and experience with defence procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Technical project management and delivery experience in developing products/solutions.
• Degree qualified in business, engineering or project management or related discipline.
• IPMA Certification (C) or ability to secure certification.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal/communication skills for multi-disciplinary teams.
• Minimum three years’ Bid and Project Management experience with multi-partners/co-contractors.
• Experience with complex Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Experience with Defence ASDEFCON procurement.

Responsibilities

• Manage Projects (and Bids) in accordance with Thales guidelines to meet business objectives.
• Collaborate with functional teams to ensure efficient bid/project delivery.
• Effectively manage stakeholders and communications internally and externally.
• Develop customer relationships and deliver products/services that meet expectations.
• Develop winning strategies and translate them into compelling offers.
• Conduct gate reviews per Thales governance framework.
• Prepare and monitor integrated schedule, budget, baselines, risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate inputs from suppliers, partners and subcontractors.
• Prepare and present internal and customer reporting requirements.
• Develop KPIs and provide early alerts on variances and risks with mitigation plans.
• Guide and support junior bid and project managers.

Skills

Technical Project Management

Leadership

WBS experience

Earned Value Management

ASDEFCON procurement

Bid/Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in business/engineering/project management

IPMA Certification (C) or ability to secure

Job description

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence. Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible. From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

The purpose of the Project Manager position is to manage allocated projects (and bids as required) within the Underwater Systems business portfolio. Here within Australia, Underwater Systems delivers projects, products and services that are critical to the Royal Australian Navy and allied Navy’s. This includes the domain sectors of Undersea Warfare (Submarines, Torpedoes, Undersea Surveillance), Mine Warfare, Surface Ships and the Acoustics Centre of Excellence.

BENEFITS @ THALES

• Competitive remuneration + Bonus + Health insurance
• Free medical health insurance for you and your family
• ThalesFlex – flexibility working is our everyday
• Fitness Passport Discount
• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech)
• Modernised Paid Parental Leave
• Novated Lease options

KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Project Manager you are accountable for:

• Managing Projects (and Bids as required) in accordance with Thales guidelines ensuring it addresses the objectives of the business.
• Liaising closely and collaboratively with functional teams to ensure efficient delivery of bids/projects.
• Effective management of stakeholders and associated communications both external and internal.
• Developing customer relationships by ensuring products and services delivered exceed where possible, customer expectations.
• Developing winning strategies, with specific win themes and ensuring it translates into compelling offers.
• Conducting gate reviews in accordance with Thales Governance framework.
• Preparing, monitoring and managing Bid and Project integrated schedule, budget, baselines, risks and opportunities.
• Coordinating and negotiating input from suppliers, partners and oversees subcontractors.
• Preparing and presenting all internal and customer reporting requirements.
• Develop KPI’s and conduct analysis to provide early alert to the business of all significant emerging variances and risks including mitigation plans to counter variances and risks.
• Guiding, coaching and providing direct support to less experienced bid and project managers.

KEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

To be successful in your role, you will have demonstrated and/or acquired the following knowledge and experience:

• Technical Project Management and Delivery experience (development of new products/solutions)
• Degree qualified in business, engineering, project management or other suitable discipline.
• IPMA Certification or ability to secure certification (IPMA C)
• Proven and effective leadership skills with a high level of interpersonal and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams.
• At least three years’ Bid and Project Management experience with multi-partners / major co-contractors.
• Experience working with complex Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• The confidence and maturity of judgement to represent the company at senior levels with customer organisations both nationally and internationally.
• Exceptional written communication skills including authoring content and editing.
• Strong internal stakeholder management in a matrix organisation.
• Ability to resolve conflict and negotiate sound commercial outcomes.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques.
• Experience with Defence ASDEFCON procurement

GOOD TO KNOW

Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and (role dependent) medical checks. A Defence security clearance is required for this role; applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/. In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role. The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. The U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

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