Project Manager (Information Technology)

Location: Ottawa, Canada

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Ottawa (Palladium), ON., (CAN.), Hybrid

Position Summary

Thales has a vacancy for a Project Manager (PM) who will be responsible for the delivery of the assigned project, its business rhythm and all associated governance aspects in order to ensure successful project execution. The role will demand an individual with highly developed communication and influencing skills and an equal depth of domain experience that can ensure Thales delivers the project to the schedule, cost & quality requirements & to the satisfaction of the customer.The ability to collaborate with the Portfolio Manager, lead & motivate an integrated project team will be key to the success of the PM & the execution of the project.

The PM will produce detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, & regular status reports for the customer & Thales internal management for complex projects, which may include Firm Fixed Price &/or Service based contracts. The current work scope anticipated for the PM is to assist in the delivery of the Land Command, Control, Communications & Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (LC4ISR) Project. The PM will engage with various stakeholders within the Thales matrix organization & within the customer community on the project.



The PM will be accountable for driving Execution Excellence on their project & supporting Project Management Office (PMO) initiatives within Thales Canada Defence & Security.

Regulatory Compliance Requirement

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List &/or the US the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access.

Key Areas of Responsibility

- Plan, organize, lead & control the area & staff assigned to achieve outcomes within the delegated authorities & responsibilities for the Project assigned
- Establish & control the project business rhythm & 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 & customer commitments;
- Develop a robust, optimized project schedule;
- Manage & track the cost, schedule & 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 & EAC within the project;
- Oversee achievement of project performance objectives & indicators;




- Identify support & resources needed to achieve the project objectives with input of the Resource Managers & key stakeholders;
- Manage all customer / stakeholder relationships to ensure other responsibilities/accountabilities are achieved.
- Lead & motivate a highly performing cross-disciplinary integrated team by providing the appropriate direction, coaching, support & delegation to team members;
- Ensure a robust risk & opportunity management process is embedded in the project, supporting the work package leaders as required;
- Promote Execution Excellence by identifying areas of improvement & supporting PMO initiatives;
- Prepare Project & Estimate to Complete (ETC) Reviews;
- Ensure a "Lessons Learned" culture is embedded within the Project &;
- Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Business or Relevant proven experience;
- Certified Practicing Project Manager or equivalent (IPMA &/or PMP certification);
- Possess demonstrated experience in the engineering or defence sector for at least 5 years;
- Minimum 3 years of experience managing complex projects or work packages
- Excellent communication (written & verbal), interpersonal & analytical abilities;
- A positive & energized attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

- A proven ability to lead & influence stakeholders at all levels within the organization.
- Solid commercial / contractual acumen
- Knowledge & understanding of the Defence Sector;
- Experience across the Design, Delivery & In-Service Support phases of a project lifecycle;
- Experience working in a complex, multidisciplinary, multi-site or

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