Product Project Manager NS50

Thales; Hengelo; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working conditions

Personalized employment conditions

40 days off per year

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Hengelo seeks an experienced Product Project Manager to lead project teams in the development and delivery of naval and ground-based radar systems. The role emphasizes project coordination, communication, and management across departments to ensure successful project delivery. Ideal candidates should possess strong project management skills, leadership capabilities, and knowledge in radar engineering. The position offers flexibility with hybrid working options, a competitive salary, and ample vacation time.

Qualifications

• Senior experience in Project Management of complex projects.
• Good skillset in project management methods.
• Ability to manage multi-task environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a core team for Product Projects.
• Ensure on-time delivery and quality standards.
• Coordinate across departments to remove obstacles.
• Manage project lifecycles up to delivery.
• Contact and report to relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Radar Engineering

Multi-tasking

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About the Team

Within the Surveillance & Multi-Mission segment, which is part of the Thales Naval organization, we are looking for an experienced Product Project Manager. The Surveillance & Multi-Mission segment is responsible for assuring all activities related to the development and delivery of our Naval and Ground based radar systems to our customers.

About Your Future Job

As Product Project Manager (PPM) you lead a core team consisting of the Engineering Delivery Manager, Industry Work Package Manager, Procurement Project Manager and ILS Work Package Manager. You are responsible for the setup and execution of Product Projects in close cooperation with the deputy Product Line Manager. Your role includes coordinating across departments to remove obstacles, facilitating communication, and driving the project towards on-time delivery, within budget, and to the agreed quality standards. You work with the Bid and Sales team to ensure that customer requirements are accurately captured and translated into clear project objectives, enabling successful project bids and alignment between customer expectations and project execution. You also collaborate closely with these teams to develop realistic schedules, resource plans, and budgets, ensuring the commercial viability of each project.

• Management of the full development cycle, including the industrialization and series production phases up-to delivery to the end-customer
• Manage the Integrated Product team towards excellence in performance
• Provide a controlled and predictable execution of the Program
• Are responsible for contact with, and reporting to the relevant stakeholders (product segment management, (external) project management)
• Contribute to reviews, evaluations and product road map activities

Why you'd be a good match

• Have senior experience in Project Management of (complex) projects
• Have a good skillset in project management methods
• Have the ability to overview complex situations and to manage multi-task environments
• Have excellent leadership skills
• Have some knowledge in radar engineering and production
• Are strong in motivating and structuring members of all levels
• Excellent communication skills
• Are fluent in English

IPMA certifications is a plus

What's In It For You

• A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas.
• Room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills.
• Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe.
• A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance.
• You can usually work where and when you want to be able to do your work as well and efficiently as possible. Within Thales we implement hybrid working, where you can, for example, work from home two days a week if your role allows it.
• A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade days off for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.
• 40 days off per year (PTO).

Reach out for more information to our Talent Acquisition Partner Gerlof Jan Heck, via [e-mail] or [phone].

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