Projectleider Industrie

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About us
Thales Nederland is active in the Defense and Security sectors and is, with more than 2000 employees, the top provider of high-tech jobs. Product innovation and swift anticipation of the newest technological possibilities are the mainsprings of our business. Thales Nederland is a world leader in the naval radar market, producing high-tech radar systems that continuously push technology boundaries. These radar systems consist of active electronically scanned phased array antennas that combine different technological disciplines at high levels of integration. Thales Nederland is part of the Thales Group, which has a workforce of 70,000 in more than 50 countries making it one of Europe’s largest electronics companies.

The Industry Team manages the Supply Chain within Thales and towards external suppliers and is leading industrial projects. In this team, we have an opportunity for an:                  

Industrial Project Manager / Projectleider Industrialisatie

About the job

We are developing new products or improve our existing products. In these multi-disciplinary projects, we need a project manager industry who is able to:

• Work with engineering to design a product which is producible, manufacturable and testable.
• Setup internal production and test facilities with production and test engineering for prototyping and series production
• Setup a full supply chain including the installation of external production in with suppliers
• Lead the industrialization activities and expert teams to realize the targets in time to be able to serve our customers’ needs

About you 

• Master or Bachelor level,   Industrial Engineering  and Management;
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in the field of program and production management;
• Affinity with production technologies and processes, logistics  and  supply chain management;
• Knowledge from and experience with Planning, Cost Control and Lean Manufacturing;
• Well-developed and stimulating team leadership skills;
• Pragmatic, proactive and customer-oriented work style;
• Flexible attitude to respond to changing situations and environments;
• Positive influence on relationships within and outside the industry organization;
• Good communication skills in both Dutch and English.

Level of responsibility

LR9 or 10

What's in it for you

• A challenging job in great teams within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes freedom for initiative and good ideas.

• Working on both strategic level and detailed level

• Room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regard to technical, commercial or international skills.

• Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe.

• A comfortable workspace in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance.

• You can usually work where and when you want to be able to do your work as well and efficiently as possible. Within Thales we implement hybrid working, where you can, for example, work from home two days a week if your role allows it.

• A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade days off for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.

• 40 days off per year (PTO).
  Opportunities for growth and (international) personal development

Interested?
Apply now! Click on the button below to upload your profile and show your interest. For questions you may reach out to our Talent Acquisition Partner Laurence Janssen, via laurence.janssen@external.thalesgroup.com.

To ensure that we are a good match, we can ask you to participate in an assessment.

Diversity Statement
We actively support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. That means that equal opportunities, inclusion and an informal culture are integral to our success. It also means that your well-being and happiness matter to us! That’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, remote working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.

Security Requirements
In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. Some vacancies may require a security clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service.

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