Program Manager Oeiras

Program Manager
Oeiras
Oeiras, Distrito de Lisboa, Portugal

Location: Paco De Arcos - Q45, Portugal

Thales people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems.

Thales Edisoft Portugal, S. A. is focused on providing the most advanced solutions in the Aeronautics, Space, Security and Defense domain.

About The Job

As Project Manager, you contribute to the (first) project management baseline during the bid phase. You are responsible for a smooth transition of the contract from bid to project phase to enable realization of the project within its contractual obligations. You will work in an exciting and technically challenging domain, integrating combat and information management systems with sensors and effectors on naval ships. These complex systems include advanced solutions in information processing, management, user interaction, and control of sensors and effectors.

• Lead the Project Management Team
• Ensure controlled and predictable project execution
• Report project status to stakeholders
• Contribute to project reviews and evaluations
• Communicate effectively with all project stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with project plans and industry standards

About You

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or similar
• Minimum of 5 years experience as Program or Project Manager
• Knowledge of system engineering and project management processes
• Leadership and team coordination skills
• Ability to elaborate project management documentation
• Strong risk and opportunity management skills
• Ability to monitor and control projects effectively
• Experience in procurement activities
• Financial management skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility for international travel and working in an international environment
• IPMA certification or equivalent
• Fluency in Portuguese and English

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