Hybrid Project Manager – Naval Secure Communications

Thales Group; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Annual bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Volunteer day

Job summary

Thales Group in Crawley is seeking a Project Manager to join our A2IS business, supporting the Secure Communications & Information Systems portfolio. You will oversee the delivery and in-service support of existing contracts and may lead smaller bids and projects.

The role requires coordinating across UK and international stakeholders, applying project governance, and driving Cost, Schedule and Quality performance with support from a team of specialists.

Qualifications

• Experience in a complex, multidisciplinary, multi-site organisation with change control, commercial awareness and stakeholder management.
• Ability to lead project teams and manage cross-functional delivery.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful delivery of complex projects across UK and international contexts.
• Create initial project plans during bid phase including requirements, work definition, estimating and scheduling.
• Apply project governance across bid and delivery activities to control risks and ensure processes are followed.
• Publish business planning and reporting in line with PMR, BOR and On Time Delivery directives.
• Drive Quality, Cost & Delivery performance through collaboration and effective stakeholder management.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Risk management

Project leadership

Analytical skills

Job description

Thales Group in Crawley is seeking a Project Manager to join our A2IS business, supporting the Secure Communications & Information Systems portfolio. You will oversee the delivery and in-service support of existing contracts and may lead smaller bids and projects.

The role requires coordinating across UK and international stakeholders, applying project governance, and driving Cost, Schedule and Quality performance with support from a team of specialists.