* To ensure projects deliver to cost, schedule and performance commitments
* To deliver the necessary capacity of Project Management function through proactive recruitment
* To grow the capability of the Project Management function through training and personal development of the Project Management team
* To grow the efficiency/productivity of Project Management function through development and delivery of improvement initiatives
* To provide PM input and deliverability assurance to OME UK bids
* To ensure robust transition from Bid to Project
* To direct the Project Management team to deliver annual objectives
* To ensure all necessary processes, procedures and regulations are adhered to
* To participate in all necessary Operations meetings and reviews to ensure delivery of projects across functions
* To deliver all aspects of line management activities for all Project Management team
Do you have great team and leadership skills? Have you extensive experience of delivering Projects and Programmes? Can you build up a good rapport with a wide range of stakeholders? Would you like to work in a cutting-edge business domain? Got your interest, then look no further…, You will have a relevant degree (or equivalent) as well as a background in the delivery of complex projects across all aspects of the product lifecycle from concept development, through manufacturing to in-service support.
* You will have a background in delivery, must be able to handle complex technical solutions within industrial organisations and will possess extensive knowledge of all aspects of project management.
* Lastly, experience in bid management and business winning will be beneficial as well as experience of all aspects of the product lifecycle.
Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.
Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions., Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a sole British National from birth and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks., At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.
What the role has to offer:
* Leading a growing team of Project Management professionals
* Working within a multi-dimensional and multi-national environment
* Contributing to searching for innovation to delivery projects
* Liaising with multiple stakeholders
Core Benefits: On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
* Performance-related bonus
* Car allowance
* Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm
* 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)
* 24 hours volunteering paid for
* Private healthcare (grade dependent)
* Pension scheme
* Life cover
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
* Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
* Gym membership discounts