Assistant Project Manager supporting delivery execution for the MWAV Program at Thales. Collaborating on project integration, cost management, and stakeholder communications in a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
Support integration of scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality activities across assigned areas of the MWAV program.
Maintain alignment between project plans, contractual requirements, and Thales PMO governance.
Manage assigned work packages or discrete project activities under the direction of the Project Manager.
Support definition and control of project scope in accordance with contract and statement of work.
Assist with development and maintenance of work breakdown structures (WBS).
Support engineering and program change control processes, including impact assessments and documentation.
Develop, update, and maintain detailed schedules for assigned scope.
Track progress against schedule baselines and analyze variances.
Support cost forecasting, variance analysis, and estimate-at-completion (EAC) updates.
Coordinate with finance and project controls to ensure accurate reporting.
Support risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning.
Monitor mitigation actions and escalate emerging risks as required.
Support adherence to Thales’ quality standards and contractual requirements.
Assist with preparation for internal reviews, audits, and customer governance forums.
Prepare project status reports, dashboards, and briefing materials.
Support communications with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and DND / PSPC.
Coordinate meetings, capture decisions and actions, and track follow-up to closure.
Support progress tracking against deliverables by fostering collaboration across project sub-teams and disciplines.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or appropriate certification (PMP/ CAPM) in business or project management
At least 3 years of experience in a project coordination or an assistant project management role.
Experience supporting complex programs in defence, naval, marine, aerospace, or other regulated industries.
Strong understanding of standard project management practices across scope, schedule, cost, and risk.
Proficiency with MS Office suite, particularly Project, Excel, and PowerPoint (or equivalent tools).
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Benefits
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.
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