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Location: Crawley, United Kingdom

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across five major industries; Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Job title: Project Manager

Location : Crawley – Hybrid working (2-3 days from the office vs. home)

Are you fairly new into a Project Manager role, and looking for an opportunity to build on that experience, working with a highly regarded team who will support your learning and development? Then look no further…

The primary purpose of this role is to manage bids or projects on customer upgrades to existing Full Mission Simulators. The principal responsibility and objective is ensuring that all activities and deliverables are met within the agreed terms of contract including timescale, specifications, quality and budget, to the satisfaction of and acceptance by the customer.

Core Benefits:

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• Performance-related bonus

• Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm

• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)

• 24 hours volunteering paid for

• Pension scheme

• Life cover

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers

• Gym membership discounts

What does the job involve?

• Planning, setting up, organising, documenting, executing and concluding a project in accordance with approved processes, procedures, methods and tools whilst employing a ‘Best Practices’ approach in all instances.

• Presenting and reporting the project progress and activities to senior stakeholders

• Supporting in the defining, establishing, managing and leading a high performing and successful integrated project organisation, including individual and team resource profiling.

• Implementing, maintaining and managing all elements of project management including: integration, value, scope, quality, procurement, time, finance, human resource, risk, opportunities and communications.

• Ensuring that programme plans and estimates for bids are appropriately developed and reviewed.

• Managing the requirements of multiple stakeholders (internal & external) on a project.

What are we looking for?

• This role would suit someone at the beginning of their career in Project Management, who is looking to develop their skills and take their next step up. You could be a graduate who has already completed a Project Management placement, or an Assistant Project Manager who is keen to take over the reins. We are also happy to consider someone who has already established themselves as a Project Manager and is looking for a new challenge.

• Hands-on experience in Project Management that covers project control, financial reporting, budgeting, process development, lean manufacturing, quality or environmental management.

• Experience and a proven track record of Customer focussed behaviour in the delivery of projects.

Security Clearance statement

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

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In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

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