Project Manager

Location: Ottawa, Canada

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada’s capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canada’s best place to live 2017 by Maclean's, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long-term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.

This position is Ottawa Hybrid.

Project Manager

Position Summary

The Project Manager (PM) will carry out an integral role, responsible and accountable for the delivery of the assigned project, its business rhythm and all associated governance aspects in order to ensure successful project execution. The role will demand an individual with highly developed communication and influencing skills and an equal depth of domain experience that can ensure Thales delivers the project to the schedule, cost and quality requirements and to the satisfaction of the customer. The ability to lead and motivate an integrated project team will be key to the success of the PM and the execution of the project.

The PM will produce detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and regular status reports for the customer and Thales internal management for complex projects, which may include Firm Fixed Price and/or Service based contracts. The PM will engage with various stakeholders within the Thales matrix organization and within the customer community on the project. The PM will be accountable for driving Execution Excellence on their project and supporting Project Management Office (PMO) initiatives within Thales Canada Defence & Security.

Key Areas of Responsibility

The Project Manager will be required to:

• Plan, organize, lead and control the area and staff assigned to achieve outcomes within the delegated authorities and responsibilities for the Project assigned; Establish and control the project business rhythm and governance for the overall Project; Ensure that Thales project management methodology and a suitable program management framework are used throughout the entire project lifecycle to meet financial objectives and customer commitments;
• Develop a robust, optimized project schedule; Manage and track the cost, schedule and technical performance of all aspects of the Project assigned against the approved baseline; Be accountable for monitoring/control of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), schedule, risk register, scope change control, on time delivery and EAC within the project;
• Oversee achievement of project performance objectives and indicators; Identify support and resources needed to achieve the project objectives with input of the Resource Managers and key stakeholders; Manage all customer / stakeholder relationships to ensure other responsibilities/accountabilities are achieved; Lead and motivate a high performing cross-disciplinary integrated team by providing the appropriate direction, coaching, support and delegation to team members;
• Ensure a robust risk and opportunity management process is embedded in the project, supporting the work package leaders as required; Promote Execution Excellence by identifying areas of improvement and supporting PMO initiatives;
• Prepare Project and Estimate to Complete (ETC) Reviews; Ensure a “Lessons Learned” culture is embedded within the Project and; Other duties as required

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Business or Relevant proven experience
• Certified Practicing Project Manager or equivalent (IPMA and/or PMP certification)
• Possess demonstrated experience as an engineering professional or project manager in the engineering or defence sector for at least 10 years.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience managing complex projects in a matrix organization
• Experience with Earned Value Management

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of the Defence Sector; Experience across the Design, Delivery and In-Service Support phases of a project lifecycle; Experience working in a complex, multidisciplinary, multi-site organization; Evidence of the ability to provide coaching and development for less-experienced team members.

What We Offer

• Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

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Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.