Senior Project Manager

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

OUR BENEFITS

• Family Friendly Workplace Certified company with Competitive Remuneration + Bonus + Medical Insurance.

• Relocation Assistance on offer if you fancy a move to the region.

• ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment.

• Fitness Passport Discount + Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance).

• Modernised Paid Parental Leave.

• Veterans Leave.

• Personal & professional training development opportunities.

OUR TEAM

As part of our Vehicles and Tactical Systems business, our Protected Vehicles team is primarily focused on the design, manufacture, delivery and support of protected mobility vehicles on a global scale. We are very proud of everything we do in support of both the Bushmaster and Hawkei platforms as we all work together towards our purpose in “Building A Future We Can All Trust".

YOUR ROLE:

A great opportunity has become available for a Senior Project Manager to join our Protective Vehicles business, working with a highly dedicated and passionate project team. In this critical role, your role purpose is to lead and manage allocated bids and/or projects in the VTS-PRV business portfolio.

Working at our Melbourne CBD office, on Wurundjeri Land, your exciting new career opportunity will see you:

• Lead and manage project teams to achieve business objectives, ensuring project success in cost, time, safety, and quality.

• Engage across functions to optimize resource allocation and ensure effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

• Oversee and improve integrated project schedules, budgets, risks, and opportunities, while organising gate reviews in line with Thales’ governance.

• Develop high-quality, competitive bid offers and create winning strategies, aligning them with customer expectations and Thales' governance framework.

• Monitor and analyse KPIs, identifying risks and variances, and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.

YOUR EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience in Senior-Level Bid and Project Management, preferably within Defence or related industries.

• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage large, complex projects across multiple geographies.

• Experience in managing complex bids, strategic captures, and multi-partner collaborations.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to represent the company at senior levels, both nationally and internationally.

• Knowledge of Earned Value Management techniques and Defence ASDEFCON procurement processes is highly preferred.

• IPMA Certification (or willingness to secure certification) is highly desirable.

Good to know:

You’ll get an email acknowledgement after you’ve applied, Thales strives to provide a personalised experience for all suitable applicants.

As part of our standard process you will complete police, medical, employment and reference checks.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.  To learn more about clearances please visit http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/

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