Senior Project Manager

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

The purpose of this position is to lead and manage allocated bids and/or projects in the Secure Information Communications business.
 

Duties will cover all aspects of Bid & Project Management including:
• Leading and managing assembled bid/project teams to meet business objectives,
• Ensuring the project objectives in relation to cost, time, safety and quality are exceeded,
• Strategically leading the development of high quality and competitive bid offers,
• Adherence to, and improvement of the Thales Bids & Project Management Governance framework

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 Senior Bids and Project Manager, you are accountable for:

• Leading and managing Bids and Projects in accordance with Thales guidelines ensuring it addresses the objectives of the business.
• Engaging transversally across functional areas to optimise resource allocation for bid activities.
• Strategic management of stakeholders and associated communications both external and internal.
• Building and enriching customer experience by ensuring products and services delivered exceed where possible, customer expectations
• Take leadership role developing a winning strategy with specific win themes and ensuring it translates into a compelling offer.
• Organising and conducting gate reviews in accordance with Thales Governance framework.
• Managing and improving Bid and Project integrated schedule, budget, baselines, risks and opportunities.
• Coordinating and negotiating input from suppliers and partners and oversea subcontracts.
• Preparing and presenting all internal and customer reporting requirements.
• Actively participate in the development and achievement of Thales functional objectives and strategies.
• Identify lead KPI’s and conduct complex analysis to provide early alert to the business of all significant emerging variances and risks.
• Develop mitigation strategies to counter variances and risks

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
To be successful in your role, you will have demonstrated and/or acquired the following knowledge and experience:

• 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 lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• At least five years’ Bid and Project Management experience at a senior level with multi-partners / major co-contractors.
• Ability to lead in an international environment in diverse cultures, multicultural and unstable arena concerning one or several stakeholders.
• Experience working with complex Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• The confidence and maturity of judgement to represent the company at high levels with customer organisations both nationally and internationally.
• Demonstrated ability to develop high performing teams.
• Exceptional written communication skills including authoring content and editing.
• Strong internal stakeholder management in a matrix organisation.
• Exceptional customer focus and external relationship management.
• Ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity to make effective commercial and financial decisions.

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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