Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs

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 Hybrid Ottawa

Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs

Position Summary

In partnership with the Country Strategy Leader, the Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs will support the development implementation and execution of Thales Canada’s government engagement strategy, as part of the NORAM region with specific focus on:

• Establishing & maintaining relationships with stakeholders in the defence, security, intelligence, cybersecurity public-sector ecosystem.
• Establishing & maintaining key government relationships in Canada aligned to Thales country business goals.
• Develop, lead and implement government engagement campaigns across Thales business units in Canada.
• Monitoring of and engagement with government regulatory stakeholders and regulatory policies that impact Thales business in Canada.
• The development of consistent, compelling and relevant key messages to customers, decision makers and government stakeholders in a creative and effective manner.

This role demands a commitment to collaboration, both internally and externally, working cross functionally across geographic teams and businesses in a matrixed environment.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Develop and implement the annual stakeholder engagement plan and monitor key objectives.
• Establish a deep understanding of key stakeholders relevant to Thales and a cadence for engagement
• Contribute to the development of Account and Capture Plans.
• Manage relevant relationships with third party contractors and prioritize their efforts aligned to business needs.
• Lead monthly stakeholder engagement meetings across Thales businesses in Canada and ensure appropriate follow on actions.
• Prepare and disseminate regular policy briefs and updates on issues relevant to Thales.
• Develop relevant government engagement campaigns to shape policy changes and business activity important to Thales’s business entities in Canada.
• Work cross functionally with the marketing & communications teams to meet corporate objectives.
• Represent Thales at external events.

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study and/or an equivalent level of experience.
• 5+ years prior experience working in Canada’s defence, security or innovation sectors
• Demonstrated experience working with the Government of Canada and demonstrated knowledge of the machinery of government, including procurement policies and processes
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing organizational strategies or policies in a complex organizational environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in the development and execution of stakeholder relations plans with a focus on outcomes
• Strong communicator, demonstrated ability to influence and lead change, secure buy-in from diverse set of stakeholders; ability to navigate a complex organizational environment, and considered to be a change agent.
• Advanced written and verbal communications; Advanced proficiency with digital tools and an ability to aggregate, manipulate and interpret disparate sources of data into clear and concise executive messaging

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienced subject matter expertise in government procurement, defence, security, aerospace, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence or related technical expertise.
• Be able to work flexible hours.
• Bilingual French and English.

Special Position Requirements

• Core business hours Monday-Friday
• Hybrid Working – onsite, in office

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.