Project Manager - Ottawa, Canada - Thales Canada Inc., Defence and Security

Thales Canada Inc., Defence and Security

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

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.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

Position Summary

Thales requires a
Project Manager (PM) who will be 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.

As a PM you 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.

You will also 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 Defense & 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.
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, on time delivery and EAC within the project.
Identify support and resources needed to achieve the project objectives with input of the Resource Managers and key stakeholders.
Lead and motivate a high performing crossdisciplinary integrated team by providing the appropriate direction, coaching, support and delegation to team members.

Minimum Qualifications

University degree or a diploma from a recognized university or college program in engineering, business administration or logistics management
or possess equivalent experience and have a minimum of five years demonstrated experience in the direct management of a project or program in the last 10 years;
or have a minimum of nine years of demonstrated experience within the last 15 years in direct management of a project or a program.
Five years experience or longer in program or project management experience with a marine project greater than $1,000,000 CAD per year in the last 10 years.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification from a recognized organization.
Knowledge and understanding of the Defense Sector.

If you're excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community

Special Position Requirements

Type of Role: _Hybrid (Home/Office) flexibility to work from home; but, expected to be in office as required to support the business.
Schedule: _40 hours per week
Physical Environment: _Office environment
Travel: _As required primarily within Canada

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, t ravel 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.
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