Defense & Aerospace Project Manager

Thales Avionics, Inc. (AGS); Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales Avionics, Inc. (AGS) in Ottawa, Ontario, is hiring a Project Manager to lead delivery of complex programs within defense and aerospace.

The PM will own schedules, cost performance, governance, and customer satisfaction, engaging stakeholders across the matrix organization to drive execution excellence. Responsibilities include developing work plans, estimating resources, tracking performance, managing risks, and ensuring adherence to Thales PM methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Business or equivalent.
• Certified Practicing Project Manager or equivalent (IPMA and/or PMP).
• 7+ years of experience in engineering or defence sector.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing complex projects or work packages in a matrix organization.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and analytical abilities.
• A positive and energized attitude.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, lead and control the area and staff assigned to achieve outcomes within delegated authorities and responsibilities for the Project assigned.
• Manage contractual performance objectives, including stakeholder relationships, coverage gaps, development waves and implementing revised objectives into project governance once approved by project leadership.
• Establish and control the project business rhythm and governance for the overall Project.
• Ensure that Thales project management methodology and a suitable program management framework are used throughout the entire project lifecycle to meet financial objectives and customer commitments.
• Develop a robust, optimized project schedule.
• Manage and track the cost, schedule and technical performance of all aspects of the Project assigned against the approved baseline.
• Be accountable for monitoring/control of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), schedule, risk register, scope change control, on time delivery and EAC within the project.
• Oversee achievement of project performance objectives and indicators.
• Identify support and resources needed to achieve the project objectives with input of the Resource Managers and key stakeholders.
• Manage all customer / stakeholder relationships to ensure other responsibilities/accountabilities are achieved.
• Lead and motivate a high-performing cross-disciplinary integrated team by providing the appropriate direction, coaching, support and delegation to team members.
• Ensure a robust risk and opportunity management process is embedded in the project, supporting the work package leaders as required.
• Promote Execution Excellence by identifying areas of improvement and supporting PMO initiatives.
• Prepare Project and Estimate to Complete (ETC) Reviews.
• Ensure a "Lessons Learned" culture is embedded within the Project and;
• Other duties as required

Skills

PM leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Analytical abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

IPMA/PMP certification

Tools

NA

Job description

Thales Avionics, Inc. (AGS) in Ottawa, Ontario, is hiring a Project Manager to lead delivery of complex programs within defense and aerospace.

The PM will own schedules, cost performance, governance, and customer satisfaction, engaging stakeholders across the matrix organization to drive execution excellence. Responsibilities include developing work plans, estimating resources, tracking performance, managing risks, and ensuring adherence to Thales PM methodologies.