Senior Project Manager

Location: Mill Bay - Squl’ew', 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.

Senior Project Manager

Victoria, BC (Malahat) – Hybrid – Full-time

Position Summary

We have a current vacancy for a Senior Project Manager to join our Team in Victoria, BC (Malahat). The Senior Project Manager (PM) will carry out an integral role, 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, scope 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 Senior PM and the execution of the project.

The Senior PM 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. The current work scope anticipated for the Senior PM is to support the delivery of Thales’ AJISS Program as the Post Delivery Work Period PM. The Senior PM will engage with various stakeholders within the Thales matrix organization and within the customer community on the project.

The Senior PM will be accountable for driving Execution Excellence on their project and supporting Project Management Office (PMO) initiatives within Thales Canada Defence & Security.

Essential Functions

The Senior 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

• Establish and control the project business rhythm and governance for the overall Project;

• 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 control, on time delivery and EAC within the project;

• Oversee achievement of project performance objectives and indicators;

• Identify support and resources needed to achieve the project objectives with input of the Resource Managers and key stakeholders;

• Manage all customer / stakeholder relationships to ensure other responsibilities/accountabilities are achieved. 

• Lead and motivate a high performing cross-disciplinary integrated team by providing the appropriate direction, coaching, support and delegation to team members;

• Ensure a robust risk and opportunity management process is embedded in the project, supporting the work package leaders as required;

• Promote Execution Excellence by identifying areas of improvement and supporting PMO initiatives;

• Prepare Project and Estimate to Complete (ETC) Reviews;

• Ensure a “Lessons Learned” culture is embedded within the Project and;

• Other duties as required

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Business or Relevant proven experience

• Certified Practicing Project Manager or equivalent (IPMA and/or PMP certification)

• Minimum 10 years of experience managing complex projects in a matrix organization

• Experience with Naval ISS, including previous experience with Work Period Management

• Strong commercial / contractual acumen

• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and analytical abilities

• A proven ability to lead and influence stakeholders at all levels within the organization.

• A positive and energized attitude   

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) 195,000.00 – 220,000.00 CAD Annual.

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery, résumé matching, and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description.  All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

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.

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.