Bids & Projects Manager

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The purpose of the Bids & Projects Manager role is to manage allocated bids projects in the Underwater Systems (UWS) business portfolio. Thales is responsible for the In-Service Support (ISS) of the Collins Class Submarine Sonar system (product name Scylla). The Scylla ISS Programme delivers planned maintenance, operational support, engineering services and logistics support to the Commonwealth (CoA) to ensure the continued availability and capability of the sonar system for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Collins Class Submarines.

Specific to this position, the Scylla Supply Support Manager is responsible for all Supply Support functions within the project (predominately at our Rydalmere and Rockingham sites) in accordance with contact data and services requirements. This includes Bid and Project management of all procurement, manufacturing and repair activities supporting the project, warehousing and distribution of all elements of the sonar suite and management of stock levels and associated multiyear budgets.

BENEFITS @ THALES

• Competitive remuneration + Bonus + Health insurance

• Free medical health insurance for you and your family

• ThalesFlex – flexibility working is our everyday

• Fitness Passport Discount

• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech)

• Modernised Paid Parental Leave

• Novated Lease options

• Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work

KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Manager – Bids and Projects, you are accountable for:

• Managing Bids and Projects in accordance with Thales guidelines ensuring it addresses the objectives of the business.
• Liaising closely and collaboratively with functional teams to ensure efficient delivery of bids/projects.
• Effective management of stakeholders and associated communications both external and internal.
• Developing customer relationships by ensuring products and services delivered exceed where possible, customer expectations.
• Developing winning strategies, with specific win themes and ensuring it translates into compelling offers.
• Conducting gate reviews in accordance with Thales Governance framework.
• Preparing, monitoring and managing Bid and Project integrated schedule, budget, baselines, risks and opportunities.
• Coordinating and negotiating input from suppliers, partners and oversees subcontractors.
• Preparing and presenting all internal and customer reporting requirements.
• Develop KPI’s and conduct analysis to provide early alert to the business of all significant emerging variances and risks. Develop and execute mitigation plans to counter variances and risks.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Degree qualified in business, engineering, project management or other suitable discipline.
• IPMA Certification or ability to secure certification.
• Proven and effective leadership skills with a high level of interpersonal and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams.
• At least three years’ Bid and Project Management experience with multi-partners / major co-contractors.
• Experience working with complex Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• The confidence and maturity of judgement to represent the company at senior levels with customer organisations both nationally and internationally.
• Exceptional written communication skills including authoring content and editing.
• Strong internal stakeholder management in a matrix organisation.
• Strong customer focus and external relationship management.

GOOD TO KNOW
Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and (role dependent) medical checks. Applicants must be Australian citizens and be eligible to obtain NV1 security clearance.

Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/. In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role.

The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. The U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY
After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and depending on the role type, medical checks as well.

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