Project Manager

Location: Salt Lake City, United States of America

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

Project Manager

Salt Lake City, UT

Position Summary

Thales is looking for a Project Manager, who will be responsible for managing the execution of internal assigned project(s)/program(s) from conception to completion. These internal assigned programs are to execute internal R&D activities to architect and design new systems and capabilities.

In this position, you will be responsible for the cost, schedule performance and risk management for assigned programs. Coordinates with internal Thales organizations, to communicate requirements and execute the program with technical accuracy, consistency and as well as managing the communications and relations with various stakeholder and team members.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Manage stakeholder relationships by leading interactions, ensuring transparency, and coordinating with decision-makers to meet project objectives.
• Ensure on-time delivery by adhering to project baselines, managing costs, and optimizing opportunities while mitigating risks.
• Set up and maintain project baselines by defining staffing, budgeting, scheduling, and risk assessment while ensuring visibility and regular updates.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities through continuous assessment, contingency planning, and proactive issue resolution.
• Lead and coordinate the project team by organizing tasks, ensuring effective communication, and maintaining alignment with project goals.
• Oversee financial performance by managing costs, revenue, cash flow, and profitability to ensure project success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• 2+ years of experience in program management in the field of aerospace/avionics or in a similar technical field.
• Demonstrable work experience in a technical delivery environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Can manage scope and requirements autonomously.
• Adept at building project schedules with Microsoft Project.
• Experience with PM tools – Confluence or equivalent, JIRA or equivalent. Experience performing risk management activities. Experience planning for the various stages of transformational and transitional change, recognizing how people react to it and how it affects the organization.
• Must be a US Person as defined in applicable law.

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: First Shift, 8AM-4PM Monday through Friday; Core Business Hours Monday-Friday 9/80 work week 9AM-3P
• Travel: domestic and/or international travel to perform the essential functions of the position; 2 times / year

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

What We Offer

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

• Elective Health and Dental plans. 
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period. 
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave. 
• Company provided Life Insurance.

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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