Bids and Projects Manager

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it's all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what's possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we're driving progress in some of the world's most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

OUR BENEFITS

• Competitive remuneration + Super + Bonus + Medical Insurance
• ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment
• Recognised leader in reservist employee support
• Veterans Leave
• Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS
• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
• Modernised Paid Parental Leave
• Novated Lease options
• Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work
• Personal & professional training development opportunities
• Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner

KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Bids and Projects Manager, you are accountable for:

• Responsible for the successful completion of a Project/ Projects, within budget, schedule and to the required technical performance, and is responsible for all industrial and commercial aspects of the Program.
• Providing the primary interface between Thales and the Commonwealth, or other customers/ stakeholders, on all management issues relating to the Program
• Will be responsible for all senior/ executive level engagement with the Commonwealth.
• Conducting progress meetings, ad hoc meetings and contract performance reviews to report on project status to the Commonwealth, other customers/ stakeholders and Thales management.
• Creating and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation through the application of strong leadership and vision.
• Coordinating and being responsible for directing, planning, scheduling and budgeting all work to be undertaken.
• Monitoring, controlling and reporting the cost performance of the overall Program
• Monitoring, controlling and high-level reporting of schedule performance of the overall Program, including authorising corrective actions related to schedule variance
• Monitoring, controlling and high-level reporting of the overall Program risks and opportunities

KEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
To be successful in your role, you will have demonstrated and/or acquired the following knowledge and experience:

QUALIFICATIONS

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, IT or related discipline
• Postgraduate Project Management Training to Masters or Advanced Diploma level or international equivalent; or equivalent work experience of a large Program
• Postgraduate Business Studies preferred
• Accreditation with a Project Management certifying body e.g. IPMA level B preferred
• Strong understanding of Export Approvals and compliance (including ITAR).
• Holding or eligible for Department of Defence security clearance to Negative Vetting Level 1 (minimum).
  

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

• Fulfils the criteria of 'Program Manager' category as described in Thales QMS (Chorus 2.0) reference system
• Minimum of 5 years proven management ability in project management or complex service delivery.
• Understanding of training and simulation systems.
• Contract and subcontract management
• Customer liaison – including meeting with the customer in either formal or informal meetings to discuss the status of the Project, current issues and future work
• Directing risk management – including identifying new risks, reviewing existing risks, retiring completed risks, assigning financial implications of risks, and developing mitigation strategies and plans

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