Project Manager

Jobtailor; Victoria (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and control project areas, ensuring governance, cost control, and schedule adherence across the lifecycle. You will manage cross-functional teams, engage stakeholders, and drive delivery within a matrix organization.

Applicants should have a PMP/IPMA certification, 7+ years in engineering/defense projects, and excellent communication skills to coordinate resources and performance objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering, business or equivalent.
• IPMA or PMP certification.
• 7+ years in engineering/defense projects.
• 5+ years managing complex projects in a matrix organization.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, lead and control the area and staff to achieve project outcomes.
• Establish and control the project business rhythm and governance.
• Ensure PM methodologies and program framework are used throughout the lifecycle.
• Develop a robust, optimized project schedule.
• Manage and track cost, schedule and technical performance against baselines.
• Monitor Work Breakdown Structures, risk register, and change control.
• Oversee achievement of project performance objectives and indicators.
• Identify resources needed with input from Resource Managers and stakeholders.
• Manage customer/stakeholder relationships to ensure objectives are met.
• Lead and motivate a high performing cross-disciplinary team.
• Embed risk and opportunity management in the project.
• Promote Execution Excellence and PMO initiatives.

Skills

PM certification

Project management

Communication

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (Engineering/Business)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, lead and control the area and staff assigned to achieve outcomes within the delegated authorities and responsibilities for the Project assigned.
• Establish and control the project business rhythm and governance for the overall Project.
• Ensure that Thales project management methodology and a suitable program management framework are used throughout the entire project lifecycle to meet financial objectives and customer commitments.
• Develop a robust, optimized project schedule.
• Manage and track the cost, schedule and technical performance of all aspects of the Project assigned against the approved baseline.
• Be accountable for monitoring/control of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), schedule, risk register, scope change control, on time delivery and EAC within the project.
• Oversee achievement of project performance objectives and indicators.
• Identify support and resources needed to achieve the project objectives with input of the Resource Managers and key stakeholders.
• Manage all customer / stakeholder relationships to ensure other responsibilities/accountabilities are achieved.
• Lead and motivate a high performing cross-disciplinary integrated team by providing the appropriate direction, coaching, support and delegation to team members.
• Ensure a robust risk and opportunity management process is embedded in the project, supporting the work package leaders as required.
• Promote Execution Excellence by identifying areas of improvement and supporting PMO initiatives.
• Prepare Project and Estimate to Complete (ETC) Reviews.
• Ensure a “Lessons Learned” culture is embedded within the Project.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Business or Relevant proven experience
• Certified Practicing Project Manager or equivalent (IPMA and/or PMP certification)
• Possess demonstrated experience in the engineering or defence sector for at least 7 years.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing complex projects or work packages in a matrix organization.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and analytical abilities.