Project Manager

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About the role

  • Project Manager responsible for delivering and managing complex projects at Thales in Canada. Leading teams and ensuring execution excellence in engineering and defence sector with compliance to regulations.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

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)
  • Possess demonstrated experience in the engineering or defence sector for at least 7 years.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience managing complex projects or work packages in a matrix organization.
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and analytical abilities.

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.
  • Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
  • Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

CA$130,000 - CA$170,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

PMP

Location requirements

HybridVictoriaCanada

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