Senior Project Manager fmd Main Ground Combat System MGCS

Location: Koblenz Germany

Thales in Germany is part of an internationally leading technology group in the Defence Aerospace Space and Cyber & Digital sectors. In a world characterised by uncertainties, we ensure that our customers, partners, and employees can pursue new paths with confidence. For a future we can all trust.

Senior Project Manager (f / m / d) Main Ground Combat System (MGCS)

Become part of a multinational team and develop the cross-platform combat system of the future with us, thereby strengthening European defence cooperation.

MGCS, which stands for Main Ground Combat System, is a Franco-German armaments programme that aims to replace the Leopard 2 and Leclerc main battle tanks with a high-tech ground combat system by 2040.

The programme is intended to strengthen the European pillar in NATO as well as key Franco-German technologies and to contribute to the consolidation of the German, French, and European land systems industry.

Your mission

1. Drive the achievement of project objectives by securing contractual commitments including costs, quality, deadlines, and forecast financial results.
2. Ensure comprehensive project structuring, overseeing allocated funds, efficient organization, and meticulous planning.
3. Serve as the key liaison to JV partners, fostering strong relationships to ensure success and maximize customer satisfaction.
4. Lead and inspire your team, ensuring high motivation through innovative and challenging engagements.
5. Coordinate and manage internal contractors, partners, and subcontractors for seamless collaboration and integration.
6. Strategically manage risks and opportunities, proactively mitigating risks and capitalizing on emerging opportunities within the project scope.

We are looking forward to

1. Technical background specializing in project management with at least 10 years experience managing complex projects or programs, preferably in the defense sector.
2. Project management experience in an international environment with cross-functional management involving several GBUs and partners in complex settings.
3. Familiarity with working in a multicultural environment.
4. Strong negotiation and conflict management skills, consistently achieving the commitments of the integrated project team.
5. Demonstrated strong leadership to drive competitiveness initiatives organized with strong interpersonal skills.
6. Excellent communication and relationship skills capable of engaging and developing your team through challenging approaches.

Say HI

Your journey to us:

At times of change, our international teams are ready to meet the complexity of today with the industry-leading technologies of tomorrow. Will you be part of it? Your contact Christian Frey is looking forward to your online application on our Career portal.

Christian Frey
Head of Talent Acquisition

The Group invests more than 4 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum, and cloud technologies.

In 2024, the Group generated sales of 20.6 billion.

For our more than 83,000 employees in 68 countries, we open up visionary perspectives, realise individual career paths, and enable creative freedom. This is achieved with courage, versatility, and the firm intention to make the demanding challenges of our time safer and more inclusive. With our sustainable value-focused management, we support diversity actively.

We say HI

• Human Intelligence

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Key Skills

Business Development, Project Management Methodology, Project / Program Management, PMBOK, Waterfall, Wastewater, Construction Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Microsoft Project, Budgeting, Contracts

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1