Project Manager - AJISS Performance Management

Location: Ottawa, Canada

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Position Summary

Thales has a vacancy for a Project Manager (PM) who will be responsible and accountable 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 and quality requirements and to the satisfaction of the customer. The ability to lead and motivate an integrated project team will be key to the success of the PM and the execution of the project.

The PM will produce detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and regular status reports for the customer and Thales internal management for complex projects, which may include Firm Fixed Price and/or Service based contracts. The current work scope anticipated for the PM is to support performance management within the AJISS (Arctic Offshore Patrol Vessel and Joint Support Ship In-Service Support) Program. The PM will be responsible for delivery execution of contractual performance metrics, as well as leading the process to revise and refine those metrics. The PM will engage with various stakeholders within the Thales matrix organization and within the customer community on the project. The PM will be accountable for driving Execution Excellence on their project and 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 and/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

The Project Manager will be required to:

• Plan, organize, lead and control the area and staff assigned to achieve outcomes within the delegated authorities and responsibilities for the Project assigned;
• Manage contractual performance objectives, including stakeholder relationships, coverage gaps, development waves and implementing revised objectives into project governance once approved by project leadership;
• 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 and;
• 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 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
• A positive and energized attitude

Preferred Qualifications

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