Crawley, Sussex
Thales
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.
Project Control Manager
This role is based in Crawley with hybrid working - with the expectation of being in the office 3 days per week
Are you an inquisitive individual that likes to identify risks and opportunities and solve problems? Do you have a passion for Project Controls and Project Management and enjoy driving continuous improvement and the development of capability? Are you looking for your next challenge with the opportunity to work within a team that will support with your learning and development?
What the role has to offer:
What can we offer you?
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
Our Opportunity
Thales Avionic Systems (AVS) have a really exciting new opportunity for a Project Control Manager to join the team where you will support TTS (Training and Simulation).
You will be responsible for managing and leading a team of Project Controllers to ensure that Project Controls best practices are deployed across all bids and projects within the domain, and in accordance with the defined Thales processes and that, data from those Controls is interpreted and clearly presented as actionable information for Project Leadership and Senior Management decision making. In particular, the role holder will ensure that all Bids will have a robust Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Performance Management Baseline (PMB).
You will also be responsible for promoting a continuous improvement culture to Project Control processes: creating innovative solutions to improve local efficiency, ensuring 'lessons learned' are captured and incorporated, contributing to wider capability improvement across the Thales PMO community
About you:
You will have the ability to interpret the requirements of projects for a project control service and to effectively apply the correct processes and tools, ensuring the effective delivery of the service, either directly or through direction to another member of the Project Management Office together with the following:-
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.
Great journeys start here, apply now!
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.
Project Control Manager
This role is based in Crawley with hybrid working - with the expectation of being in the office 3 days per week
Are you an inquisitive individual that likes to identify risks and opportunities and solve problems? Do you have a passion for Project Controls and Project Management and enjoy driving continuous improvement and the development of capability? Are you looking for your next challenge with the opportunity to work within a team that will support with your learning and development?
What the role has to offer:
- Exposure to an extensive network of key stakeholders and the opportunity for professional development/career progression
- Exposure to a variety of projects both large scale complex to smaller business as usual projects and stakeholders
- Shape and drive continuous improvements and the development of project control capability
What can we offer you?
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
- Performance Related Bonus
- Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm
- Pension Scheme
- 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays)
- 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
Our Opportunity
Thales Avionic Systems (AVS) have a really exciting new opportunity for a Project Control Manager to join the team where you will support TTS (Training and Simulation).
You will be responsible for managing and leading a team of Project Controllers to ensure that Project Controls best practices are deployed across all bids and projects within the domain, and in accordance with the defined Thales processes and that, data from those Controls is interpreted and clearly presented as actionable information for Project Leadership and Senior Management decision making. In particular, the role holder will ensure that all Bids will have a robust Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Performance Management Baseline (PMB).
You will also be responsible for promoting a continuous improvement culture to Project Control processes: creating innovative solutions to improve local efficiency, ensuring 'lessons learned' are captured and incorporated, contributing to wider capability improvement across the Thales PMO community
About you:
You will have the ability to interpret the requirements of projects for a project control service and to effectively apply the correct processes and tools, ensuring the effective delivery of the service, either directly or through direction to another member of the Project Management Office together with the following:-
- Ability to provide accurate and up to date project control information to decision-makers in the Project Management Team.
- Strong understanding of the need for governance in bid / project management and the ability to uphold governance requirements.
- Excellent technical project planning skills with proficiency in common project planning tool sets (such as Primavera).
- Ability to establish and meet deadlines, multi-task and prioritise without the requirement for regular direct supervision.
- Strong stakeholder management capabilities, to work across the boundaries from BPM job family across other functions with excellent communication skills to convey planning information to a variety of stakeholders and the ability to challenge and influence
- A positive attitude combined with excellent interpersonal and motivational skills and the ability to embrace and encourage change.
- Experience of Earned Value Management and Schedule Risk Analysis
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.
Great journeys start here, apply now!