Project Manager

Regulatory Compliance Requirement

• This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and/or the US the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Plan, organize, lead and control the area and staff assigned to achieve outcomes within the delegated authorities and responsibilities for the Projects assigned;
• Establish and control the project business rhythm and governance for all Project assigned;
• 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 projects assigned;
• Oversee achievement of project performance objectives and indicators;
• Identify support and resources needed to achieve 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 highly 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 all assigned Projects, and;
• Other duties as required.

Minimum 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 3 years of experience managing complex projects or work packages in a matrix organization
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and analytical abilities
• A positive and energized attitude

Preferred Qualifications

• A proven ability to lead and influence stakeholders at all levels within and across the organization
• Strong commercial / contractual acumen
• Knowledge and understanding of the Defence Sector
• Experience across the Design, Delivery, and In-Service Support phases of a project lifecycle
• Track record working in a complex, multidisciplinary, multi-site organizations
• Expertise in managing change on complex Projects
• Experience implementing continuous improvement within projects to improve delivery efficacy
• Experience with digital automation, application integration, and enterprise solutions
• Experience with cloud-based services and/or the transition of on-premises services to cloud based services

Special Position Requirements

• Hybrid (Home/Office) – Required to be in office for an average of 3 days a week, but requirements may be increased based on business needs and Manager discretion.
• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Physical Environment: Office environment
• Travel: As required primarily within Canada
• The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) $120,000 - $140,000 CAD Annual.
• This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.
• We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery, résumé matching, and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

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