Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Newtownabbey; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Project Manager, delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions. In this pivotal role, oversee projects from conception to completion, drive timelines, and ensure alignment with strategic goals in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Half day every Friday

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

24 hours paid volunteering

Life cover

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts on major brands

Qualifications

• Experience in project management in the defence sector preferred.
• Strong leadership and multitasking skills.
• Ability to achieve and maintain Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams and manage project timelines.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with quality and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with specialist functions to drive project success.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Resource Management

Compliance Standards

Quality Assurance

Job description

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Hours: Full time or part time hours will be considered

Location: Belfast (hybrid working arrangement – 3 days per week on site for full time)

Join our dynamic team as a Project Manager and play a pivotal role in delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions.

In this exciting position, you will oversee projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and stakeholder expectations.

Core Benefits:

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• Performance-related bonus
• Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)
• 24 hours volunteering paid for
• Life cover
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers

Key responsibilities:

As a Project Manager at Thales you’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, collaborate with specialist functions, manage resources, and drive project timelines while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance. Whether you’re delivering vehicle-mounted air defence solutions to export customers around the world, or support concept deliveries of advanced Directed Energy Weapon systems, your leadership will be instrumental in navigating challenges and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

About you:

If you’re passionate about making a tangible impact in the defence sector and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Embrace the opportunity to develop your skills, grow your career, and contribute to projects that make a difference.

Security Clearance statement:

Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a sole British National from birth and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.