F126 internal project manager a.i.

Werkgever:
Thales
Regio:
Hengelo
 
Functieomschrijving
Location: Hengelo, Netherlands

About Thales Netherlands 
In the Netherlands, where 2500 employees are based, we are located in four cities: Huizen, Delft, Eindhoven and Hengelo (HQ). Together with an extensive ecosystem of knowledge partners, customers and suppliers, we work on radars, cyber security solutions, transportation systems, communication equipment for land forces, cryogenic cooling solutions and research & development for radar tech (in collaboration with TU Delft and TU Enschede).
 

About Naval Netherlands 
Naval NL develops, manufactures and integrates naval mission and radar solutions for the defense market. The main location of Naval NL is Hengelo. The department Advanced Development and studies is located in Delft.
 

About your future job
The F126 Internal Project Manager (PM) is leading the F126 internal organization to ensure the on-time delivery of F126 subsystems within budget. For more information about the F126 project, see:


The Internal PM F126 has a key position within F126 Project to ensure the operational performance of the F126 product teams composed of Engineering Delivery managers, Product Project managers, Subcontract Project managers, together with the F126 Main Engineering Delivery manager and supported by the Project Management and Finance Office. This requires project management expertise, an excellent management of relationships in a multi-entity environment and the use of highly developed networking and influencing skills. 


The F126 Internal Project Manager reports directly to the F126 Project Director and supervises around 10 control accounts, most of them being characterized as complex or critical and managed by Senior Project Managers, for a total budget above 1 billion euros. The F126 Internal Project Manager supports the solution delivery at customer level meetings when needed by the External PM.


In this position and given the size of F126 he has a very high impact on this project for Thales in general and especially in Germany and NL: more than 350 resources spread over Netherlands, Germany and Romania, thousands of deliverables, reporting to GBU and Corporate. 
 

Your responsibilities 

  • Is responsible to maintain the schedule and cost baseline of the products with PMO and Finance support
  • Establishes the mechanisms to drive the drumbeating, schedule and cost control with PMO and Finance support
  • Manage through schedule using critical path analysis and clarification of dependencies
  • Leads and federates the teams in order to achieve the schedule, quality and cost goals 
  • Provides direction and appraisals to fellow F126 management team members
  • Chairs the supervisory reviews of all subordinate control accounts / work packages ensuring strong governance, reporting and resolution of blockers and makes arbitrations and decisions based on Program Director delegation
  • Highlights any key issues and risks requiring management attention
  • Ensures that resource issues are managed at the right level and urgency
  • Initiates (and sometimes leads) specific issue resolution initiatives – engaging outside specialist resource as required
  • Supports the solution delivery at customer level meetings when needed by External PM .
  • Strong exposure to Corporate, GBU, BL, Countries: coordination and influence on multiple stakeholders
  • The responsibilities of the F126 Engineering team are shared between the Engineering Delivery Manager (EDM) F126 and Internal Project Manager F126: the EDM focusing on the Engineering delivery, the Internal PM focusing on project management (i.e schedule and cost).


    • What we look for

  • At least Bachelor at business administration or equivalent, IPMA certification level B minimum
  • Experience in complex project management in international context and multi-entity relationship management
  • Soft skills: High accountability; Team builder and team leader; Problem solver; Presents with impact; Internal (Thales) networker and have a mindset of ‘Think Big, Make it Happen, Together’
  • You master the English language. Knowledge of German is a plus and French a bonus 


    • What's in it for you

  • A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas;
  • Room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills;
  • Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe;
  • A comfortable work space 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). Yes, really.

    • LR 10 VKG 80

    Interested?
    Reach out for more information to our Talent Acquisition Partner Gerlof Jan Heck, via 06 38697390 or om.

    Or Apply directly by clicking on the button below to upload your profile and show your interest.

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


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