Senior Project Manager, Tech & Security Programs (Bern)

Thales Group; Bern; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation options

Insurance premiums

Savings plans

Employee share program

Health management

Training opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Thales in Switzerland is seeking a Senior Project Manager to own projects from contract signing to successful completion, coordinating multidisciplinary teams across engineering, finance, sales, and contract management.

Location: Bern. You will manage risks, drive bid support for Swiss customers, and shape execution strategies to capitalize on new opportunities, while contributing to the Training & Simulation business with a strong business mindset and leadership.

Qualifications

• Higher professional qualification (ETH, FH or HF) in technical or economic discipline.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Proven experience managing complex projects in technical environments.
• IPMA Level B certification or equivalent is an asset.
• Fluent written and spoken German and English.
• Established network with Swiss customers, especially in defence; military experience is advantageous.
• Strong business mindset with entrepreneurial thinking.
• Confident leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate complex projects through their lifecycle, ensuring delivery against scope, timelines, workload and budget.
• Bring together multidisciplinary internal teams, including engineering, finance, sales and contract management, as well as customers, suppliers, subcontractors and external partners.
• Identify, manage and monitor project risks and opportunities, driving informed decisions and execution.
• Support bid management activities with Capture Leaders for Swiss customers.
• Shape project execution strategies to deliver on new business opportunities.
• Monitor project performance through regular reporting and governance.
• Contribute to the continued success of the Training & Simulation business with strategic thinking and customer focus.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

German language

English language

Project management

Education

Higher professional qualification (ETH/FH/HF)

Job description

Thales in Switzerland is seeking a Senior Project Manager to own projects from contract signing to successful completion, coordinating multidisciplinary teams across engineering, finance, sales, and contract management.

Location: Bern. You will manage risks, drive bid support for Swiss customers, and shape execution strategies to capitalize on new opportunities, while contributing to the Training & Simulation business with a strong business mindset and leadership.