Technical Project Manager

About the team

Within Engineering the Fire Control segment team is responsible for all engineering activities related to the development of our Fire Control radar products and solutions: concept definition system design hardware & software development system integration verification validation and qualification. To strengthen our team we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Technical Project Manager (also referred to as WorkPackage Manager).

About your future role

You will be involved in the entire process from development to product realization with a strong focus on system engineering hardware and software development. As a Technical Project Manager you are responsible for managing a subproject to realize this scope across multiple development teams within the context of challenging technical functionalities and an ambitious schedule. Together with fellow project managers and architects you organize the entire subproject overseeing processes and deliveries within the agreed timeline and budgets. The architect is technically responsible for the chosen solution approach and its realization; you ensure that your subproject fits seamlessly within the larger whole.

Key tasks:

• Plan coordinate and execute projects within the agreed budget timeline and scope

• Effectively monitor project progress and report updates to relevant stakeholders or project team members

• Proactive risk and opportunity management: foster a culture of proactive risk and opportunity management within the project teams

• Coach and support project team members with the tasks assigned to them

Why are you a good match

• We are looking for a new colleague who:

• Holds a completed technical Bachelors or Masters degree for example in Computer Science Mathematics Physics Electronics etc.

• Has strong project management skills in managing complex development projects in the high-tech industry or similar (preferably IPMA-C or D certification).

• Is a team player with a strong commitment to jointly achieving team goals.

• Has a can-do mentality: entrepreneurial flexible and open-minded.

• Is enthusiastic and persistent with good communication skills.

• Speaks and writes fluent English.

What do you get in return

• A challenging job in a fun team within our high-tech innovative work environment including plenty of room for your own initiatives and good ideas.

• Opportunities for personal and professional development within the organization for example in technical commercial or international areas.

• Valuable international collaborations with colleagues from 68 countries.

• A comfortable workplace in a modern environment with attention to flexibility and the right work-life balance.

• Usually the possibility to work where and when you want to perform your work as well and efficiently as possible. Within Thales we implement hybrid working allowing you for example to work from home two days a week if your role permits.

• A good salary appropriate travel allowance and the opportunity to personalize your employment benefits annually: for example you can exchange leave days for internet costs our cycling plan company fitness and relocation expenses.

• 40 vacation days per year. Yes really.

Interested
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Diversity Statement

We believe that your job should support the right work/life balance and be the platform to realize your ambitions. This means equal opportunities inclusivity and an informal culture are essential parts of our success. But also that your health and happiness are very important to us! Thats why we offer you the flexibility to do what matters to you; whether that is part-time work working from home or the possibility to be flexible with your start and end times we will work with you.

Security Requirements
In line with Thales basic security requirements we may ask candidates to provide proof of identity work permit employment and educational history. Some vacancies also require a security clearance that involves further information. For more details on what is needed for certain security clearances please consult the General Intelligence and Security Service.

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