Project Manager UTM

Thales Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales Group in Singapore seeks an experienced project leader to drive software-centric initiatives in aerospace, defense, and digital identity. You’ll support capture, bids and project teams, aligning solutions with architecture and roadmaps. You’ll engage with international customers and apply Lean/Agile practices in SaaS and cloud environments.

This role focuses on delivering complex, software-driven solutions while coordinating with multiple stakeholders and ensuring successful deployment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in similar positions on projects delivering software-centric systems.
• Experience in the UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) or ATM domain.
• Experience in managing diverse stakeholders with different objectives.
• Proven ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with international customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team and act as primary interface with the customer on solution architecture, design and performance.
• Report project progress internally and externally; alert management in a timely manner.
• Translate customer needs into the product architecture and roadmap; manage risks and mitigation plans.

Skills

Software project leadership

ATM/UTM domain

Stakeholder management

Lean/ Agile engineering

Cloud/SaaS

Tools

Product architecture

Job description

Location: Singapore, Singapore

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we're driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust. In Singapore, Thales has been a trusted partner since 1973, originally focused on aerospace activities in the Asia-Pacific region. With 2,000 employees across three local sites, we deliver cutting-edge solutions across aerospace (including air traffic management), defence and security, and digital identity and cybersecurity sectors. Together, we're shaping the future by enabling customers to make pivotal decisions that safeguard communities and power progress.

Responsibilities

Support capture, bid and project team to understand the context and customer needs and defines the initial needs baseline; Acts as the primary leader of the project team. Acts as lead interface with the Customer as regards Solution architecture, design and performance Reports on the project progress, internally and externally Alerts in a timely manner the Management as needed. More precisely in the context of the project: Understand and translate customer needs and orient solution to comply with the product architecture and roadmap, Master project requirements, Ensure interface with customer until delivery and deployment Identifies and reviews the risks and opportunities and the related mitigation plans throughout the project Organises when appropriate meetings and peer reviews in order to perform against the risks identified

Requirements

5+ years experience in similar positions on projects delivering software-centric systems. Good experience in the UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) or ATM (Air Traffic Management) Domain and knowledge of relative standards Experience in managing diverse stakeholders with different objectives Proven ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment and with international customers Experience in Product driven model, Product Line Engineering and Lean/Agile Engineering SaaS and Cloud based solution Knowledge / skill Stakeholder Relationship Management Ability to ensure accountability, to create customer intimacy and to build trust Critical thinking and Analysis capacity (ability to evaluate issue or situation to qualify the issue or situation) Positive attitude combined with excellent interpersonal and motivational skills.

About Thales

At Thales, we're committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you'll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference - for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.

Interested in finding out more about Thales and why you should join us?