Location: Hengelo, Netherlands

About the team

The Deputy Project Manager is part of a Segment. This segment is responsible for assuring all activities relating to development and delivery of our solutions (systems, products and/or services) to our customers. In this segment product managers, customer project managers and product project managers cooperate with engineers, people from supply chain and colleagues from purchasing.

In this specific situation we are looking for an experienced deputy project manager (dPM) to deliver mission systems to our major customers. These mission systems exist of a complete Combat Management System and various search and fire control radars that fully integrate all functionality and control of the subsystems on board of a ship. For segment Mission Systems we are in search for a Deputy Project Manager.

About your future job

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Deputy Project Manager to support the successful delivery of our project. You will assist the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and overseeing all aspects of project execution, including coordination of equipment delivery and PMO activities. This role is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills, leadership abilities, and a passion for driving results.  

Your main responsibilities are to:

Assist the Project Manager in planning, scheduling, and monitoring project activities.  Coordinate the delivery of equipment to ensure alignment with project schedules.  Monitor project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.  Prepare progress reports and ensure consistent communication with stakeholders.  Identify risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies by organizing and owning R&O reviews.  Manage smaller workstreams or sub-projects independently, as required, starting from the Bid Phase until and including execution.  Maintain project documentation, including plans, schedules, and reports.  Foster collaboration and teamwork among cross-functional and multinational teams.  

Why you'd be a good match

As Deputy Project Manager you:

Excellent organizational and time-management skills.  Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.  Customer-Oriented and Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail. Have excellent, professional project management skills with experience working on complex projectsEnsure all business planning and reporting is published in accordance with Business directives e.g. Project Management reviews (PMR), Business Operations Report (BOR) and On Time Delivery (OTD).Drive Quality, Cost & Delivery performance through close working with other functions.Are able to have an overview of complex situations and to manage multi-task environmentsHave the ability to directly successfully manage project teamsBuilding and maintaining excellent internal stakeholder relationship across Thales, as well as with customersA relevant experience, leading teams of technical professionals and fluent in EnglishIPMA certification is a plus

What's in it for you

A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas.Room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills.Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe.A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance.You can usually work where and when you want to be able to do your work as well and efficiently as possible. Within Thales we implement hybrid working, where you can, for example, work from home two days a week if your role allows it.A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade days off for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.40 days off per year (PTO). Yes, really.

LR 08 VKG 55/60

Interested?
Reach out for more information to our Talent Acquisition Partner Gerlof Jan Heck, via +31 (0) 638697390 or gerlofjan.heck@thalesgroup.com.

Or apply directly? Then click on the button to show your interest.

An assessment could possibly be part of the procedure.

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