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Project Manager
Location: Doncaster Reading Ebbw Vale Crawley or Cheadle (Stockport) hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in the office. The role involves travel as needed and preference may be given to individuals who wish to be based out of Doncaster.
Are you an experienced Project Management professional looking for your next high-profile Project Management role supporting government and critical national infrastructure cybersecurity projects Your next opportunity to make a real difference starts here - dont miss out!
What the role has to offer
Scope to manage a portfolio covering full product and project lifecycles impacting millions daily to improve safety and quality of life
Working with a dynamic team dedicated to supporting your growth learning and career advancement
Our Opportunity
Many roles at Thales are subject to security restrictions. This position requires SC Clearance which is advantageous if already held. If not the successful applicant must obtain and maintain SC Clearance.
We are seeking a Project Manager for our Cybersecurity Premium Services team to lead projects from bidding to delivery. Ideal candidates will hold a degree preferably with IPMA Level D or APM certification and have full project lifecycle experience. Applications from motivated Assistant Project Managers and experienced Project Managers are welcome. A Cybersecurity background is preferred; candidates from defence and manufacturing sectors are also valued.
Building a Future we can all trust.
Thales empowers enterprises and governments to secure their digital transformation by identifying and managing cyber risks implementing best practices and delivering rapid incident detection and response. Leveraging deep expertise in industrial and critical systems we serve key sectors including transportation aerospace defence government and finance through three core offerings: Cybersecurity Consulting & Architecture Cybersecurity Solutions Integration and Detection & Response Services. Committed to delivering cutting-edge protection Thales continually enhances its portfolio through AI and post-quantum cryptography innovations ensuring robust future-ready cybersecurity for its clients.
What we offer you
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our employees wellbeing and professional growth which includes:
Performance related annual bonus (VCP)
Pension match like-for-like up to 7% of annual base salary
Life Assurance 2 x base salary minimum (8 x salary if part of the pension scheme)
Income Protection 50% of salary less state benefits for 5 years
Annual Leave 201 hours bank holidays plus 1 company day
Private Medical Insurance - Couples cover
Half day every Friday usually finishing around 1:00pm
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
24 hours paid leave for volunteering activities
Access to flexible benefits and discounts dental insurance buying & selling annual leave cycle to work and many more
KeyResponsibilitiesandTasks
Drive key project outcomes: order intake sales gross margin and cash flow
Develop initial project plan during bidding by capturing requirements defining work estimating scheduling and setting milestones and resources
Enforce project governance through gates and stages to control risks and ensure compliance across technical procurement and support processes
Deliver timely business planning and reporting per directives e.g. Project Management reviews (PMR) Business Operations Report (BOR) and On Time Delivery (OTD)
Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize quality cost and delivery
Maintain strong stakeholder communication and engagement
About You
At Thales we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you dont match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience knowledge or skills needed for this role we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the worlds most critical challenges.
Degree qualified and/or significant relevant experience
Preferably IPMA Level D or APM certified
Skilled in full business lifecycle management: capture qualification planning and winning strategies
Expert in project scheduling tools and techniques (WBS OBS milestones dependencies EVM)
Proficient in Change Control Risk and Information Management processes
Experienced in managing complex projects from development to closure and support
Proven leader with cross-functional collaboration across Commercial Supply Chain and Finance
Strong negotiation stakeholder management interpersonal and report-writing skills
Sound commercial financial and business acumen
If youre passionate about making a tangible impact in the Cybersecurity & Digital Identity sector of Thales and thrive in a fast-paced environment we want to hear from you!
Security Clearance Statement
This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held however if not currently held it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo achieve and maintain SC Clearance. 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.
For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - United Kingdom Security Vetting - ()
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In line with Thales Baseline Security requirements candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80000 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.
Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles or the Early Careers Teamfor graduate and apprentice roles.
Great journeys start here apply now!
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
