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Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments institutions and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space cybersecurity and digital identity were driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

Key Responsibilities

1. Master Schedule Development & Management

• Primavera P6 Leadership: Own the development logic sequencing resource loading and maintenance of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in Primavera P6 (Levels 1 through 5).
• Baseline Management: Establish maintain and manage changes to the project baseline in accordance with strict change management protocols.
• Critical Path Analysis: Perform regular Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis Float management and schedule risk assessments (e.g. Monte Carlo simulations) to proactively identify bottlenecks.

2. Multi-Entity & Cross-Geography Coordination

• Interface Management: Act as the primary planning interface between three separate business entities across varying time zones and cultural landscapes.
• Schedule Integration: Consolidate disparate schedules sub-projects and progress data from international partners into one cohesive master network.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Facilitate weekly and monthly cross-border alignment meetings ensuring all entities understand their interdependencies and near-term milestones.

3. Progress Tracking & Performance Reporting

• Earned Value Management (EVM): Implement and monitor EVM metrics (CPI SPI SV CV) to accurately measure project health and performance.
• Progress Validation: Establish standardized progress measurement rules of credit across all three entities to ensure data integrity and objective reporting.
• Executive Reporting: Prepare high-quality dashboards S-curves and variance analysis reports for executive leadership and joint-venture boards.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Technical Expertise

• Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management or a related technical field.
• Software Mastery: Proficiency in Primavera P6 (EPPM/PPM). Proficiency in MS Project Excel (advanced macros/VBA) and data visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau) is highly desirable.
• Experience: More than 5 years of planning/scheduling experience in large-scale infrastructure oil & gas mining or civil engineering projects (valued at $100M).

Core Competencies

• Geographic & Corporate Navigation: Proven track record of working within Joint Ventures (JVs) consortia or matrixed organizations spanning multiple countries.
• Communication: Exceptional English verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders who have competing priorities.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to spot trends anomalies and schedule risks hidden within massive datasets.

Certifications (Preferred but not mandatory)

• PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional) or PMP (Project Management Professional)

At Thales were committed to fostering a workplace where respect trust collaboration and passion drive everything we do. Here youll feel empowered to bring your best self thrive in a supportive culture and love the work you do. Join us and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference for a safer greener and more inclusive world.