Project Manager

Canadian Inclusion; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health

Dental

RRSP match

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Thales in Ottawa, Canada, is seeking a Project Manager (PM) to deliver assigned projects, manage governance, and ensure schedule, cost, and quality objectives are met. The PM will lead a cross-disciplinary team and collaborate with the Portfolio Manager to drive execution excellence in a hybrid Ottawa-based role.

The role requires strong communication skills, proven project management experience in engineering/defence, and the ability to manage complex contracts and customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or relevant proven experience.
• Certified Practicing Project Manager or IPMA/PMP certification.
• Demonstrated experience in the engineering or defence sector for at least 5 years.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing complex projects or work packages.
• Excellent communication (written & verbal) and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, lead and control the project area and staff within delegated authorities.
• Establish and control project business rhythm and governance.
• Ensure Thales project management methodology is used across the project lifecycle.
• Develop robust, optimized project schedules and estimates.
• Manage cost, schedule and technical performance against baseline.
• Monitor Risk, WBS, scope changes and EAC.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Project management

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or relevant proven experience

IPMA/PMP certification

Job description

Project Manager (Information Technology)

Location: Ottawa, Canada

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas & inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security & space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

Ottawa (Palladium), ON., (CAN.), Hybrid

Position Summary

Thales has a vacancy for a Project Manager (PM) who will be responsible for the delivery of the assigned project, its business rhythm and all associated governance aspects in order to ensure successful project execution. The role will demand an individual with highly developed communication and influencing skills and an equal depth of domain experience that can ensure Thales delivers the project to the schedule, cost & quality requirements & to the satisfaction of the customer.The ability to collaborate with the Portfolio Manager, lead & motivate an integrated project team will be key to the success of the PM & the execution of the project.

The PM will produce detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, & regular status reports for the customer & Thales internal management for complex projects, which may include Firm Fixed Price &/or Service based contracts. The current work scope anticipated for the PM is to assist in the delivery of the Land Command, Control, Communications & Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (LC4ISR) Project. The PM will engage with various stakeholders within the Thales matrix organization & within the customer community on the project. The PM will be accountable for driving Execution Excellence on their project & supporting Project Management Office (PMO) initiatives within Thales Canada Defence & Security.

Regulatory Compliance Requirement

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List &/or the US the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Plan, organize, lead & control the area & staff assigned to achieve outcomes within the delegated authorities & responsibilities for the Project assigned
• Establish & control the project business rhythm & 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 & customer commitments;
• Develop a robust, optimized project schedule;
• Manage & track the cost, schedule & 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 & EAC within the project;
• Oversee achievement of project performance objectives & indicators;
• Identify support & resources needed to achieve the project objectives with input of the Resource Managers & key stakeholders;
• Manage all customer / stakeholder relationships to ensure other responsibilities/accountabilities are achieved.
• Lead & motivate a highly performing cross-disciplinary integrated team by providing the appropriate direction, coaching, support & delegation to team members;
• Ensure a robust risk & opportunity management process is embedded in the project, supporting the work package leaders as required;
• Promote Execution Excellence by identifying areas of improvement & supporting PMO initiatives;
• Prepare Project & Estimate to Complete (ETC) Reviews;
• Ensure a "Lessons Learned" culture is embedded within the Project &;
• Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Business or Relevant proven experience;
• Certified Practicing Project Manager or equivalent (IPMA &/or PMP certification);
• Possess demonstrated experience in the engineering or defence sector for at least 5 years;
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing complex projects or work packages
• Excellent communication (written & verbal), interpersonal & analytical abilities;
• A positive & energized attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• A proven ability to lead & influence stakeholders at all levels within the organization.
• Strong commercial / contractual acumen
• Knowledge & understanding of the Defence Sector;
• Experience across the Design, Delivery & In-Service Support phases of a project lifecycle;
• Experience working in a complex, multidisciplinary, multi-site organization;
• Experience with digital automation, application integration & enterprise solutions;
• Experience with cloud-based services &/or the transition of on-premises services to cloud-based services.

Special Position Requirements

Type of Role: Hybrid (Home/Office) – Required to be in office for an average of 3 days a week, but requirements may be increased based on business needs & Manager discretion.

Schedule: 40 hours per week

Physical Environment: Office environment

Travel: As required primarily within Canada

Pay Transparency

The anticipated Total Target Compensation (TTC), inclusive of annual salary & bonus eligibility, for this role is $120,000 to 170,000 CAD Annual. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits & other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, provincial, & federal laws.

AI

We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery, résumé matching, & interview scheduling. These tools may help screen & assess applications & recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, & disposition, are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

What We Offer

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week & their eligible dependents, including the following:

Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan & Well-Being program.

Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution & a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.

Company paid holidays, vacation days, & paid sick leave.

Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

Employee Discounts on home, auto, & gym membership.

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity & inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential & used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) &/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program & able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.Salary Minimum: 132500Salary Maximum: 132500