Work Package Manager

Location: Singapore, Singapore

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

In Singapore, Thales has been a trusted partner since 1973, originally focused on aerospace activities in the Asia-Pacific region. With 2,000 employees across three local sites, we deliver cutting-edge solutions across aerospace (including air traffic management), defence and security, and digital identity and cybersecurity sectors. Together, we’re shaping the future by enabling customers to make pivotal decisions that safeguard communities and power progress.

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Work Package Manager (WPM) manages and coordinates internal multi-disciplined teams, including internal and external parties across the full engineering design lifecycle to deliver the assigned work package.

KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Technical Project Manager, you are accountable for:

Work Package Organisation and Planning:

• Develop Work Package Description

• Identify deliverables, milestones and interdependencies with other WP’s

• Establish the schedule and the estimates based on a viable solution, and identify the necessary resources and their availability

• Initialise the risk and opportunity register and the work package baseline using the relevant key project tools 

• Where applicable obtain commitments from suppliers

Work Package Launch:

• Establish a detailed schedule which is aligned with the project master schedule working closely with PMO

• Define the cost structure, resource profiles, supplier selection and the relevant metrics to monitor the WP

• Write relevant plans within the WP scope

Work Package Execution:

• Achieve the objectives of the Work Package and take the necessary management actions to correct any deviation from the baseline or objectives

• Ensuring the on time and within budget delivery of work package’s deliverables

• Identifying and solving issues, managing the risks and opportunities and performing mitigation activities

• Change management including assessing the impact, and overseeing the creation of technical proposals, whitepapers, formal contract variations and internal change requests

Work Package Monitoring, Control and Reporting:

• Monitor & consolidate all deliverables

• Update the schedule, risk & opportunities register, the ETC & EAC

• Consolidate the work package dashboard and lead progress meetings

• Periodic reporting of the work package to customers, internal stakeholders and the project team including the status of the schedule, scope, cost, quality, risk and procurement

Quality of Deliverables:

• The WPM is responsible for the quality of the delivered products, services and documentation within the project committed time and budget and in the scope of the work package

• The WPM ensures that all configuration items within the WP scope are managed (could be done by a configuration manager)

Key Stakeholder Relations:

• Liaising with Engineering Delivery Managers, Project Managers & Functional heads to ensure coherence of schedule and deliverables

• Lead the team and/or suppliers involved to perform the work package and ensures the respect of all commitments

• Participate and input to all relevant project reviews

• Manage subcontractors and contingent labour

Capture of Lessons Learned:

• The WPM must collect, analyse and synthesise the strengths and weaknesses during the performance of the work package, propose recommendations for improvement and record these as prescribed in the PMP

Work Package Closure:

• The WPM must ensure that all the commitments taken in his work package description sheet have been honoured by collating all WP data, costs and estimates, recording them and then organise a closure review

KEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

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

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Computer Science, IT or other relevant fields

• Project Management qualification and/or certification (PMBOK preferred)

Essential Experience

• Previous experience in delivering software centric mission critical or high availability IT systems and networked computer infrastructure in a safety critical environment

• Understanding of Earned Value Management, Work Package Control and reporting, with exposure to scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera etc.)

• Financial / budgetary management of engineering work packages or tasks

• Advanced reporting and stakeholder management skills

• Strong customer engagement and negotiation skills

• Solid experience of leading and mentoring teams of 3-10 people

• Experience in negotiating with suppliers

• Collaboration tools including Jira, Confluence etc.

Desirable:

• Air Traffic Management domain expertise

• Network Engineering experience

General / Special Requirements

GENERAL

• Assist in ensuring a harmonious work environment in all departments that you are working with by upholding Thales' key values.

• An advocate for diversity and inclusion who will be actively involved in implementing change initiatives to achieve our diversity goals

• An advocate for a culture of continuous improvement

• An advocate for Accountability, transparency and curiosity

• Comply with all relevant Company policies and procedures including the Company Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental policies and work practices with the intent of preventing or minimising accidental exposures to self, colleagues, visitors and/or the environment and to ensure a safe work practises at all times.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Be eligible for Security Clearance from the Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs (CAT2)

• Occasional international travel may be required

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.