Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

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Ottawa, Canada In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada’s capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canada’s best place to live 2017 by Maclean's, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long-term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.
** Ottawa, ON., (CAN.), Hybrid
**** Position Summary
** Thales requires a
** Project Manager (PM)
** who will carry out an integral role, 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.

As PM you 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 deliver Engineering Changes under the Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships and Joint Support Ship In Service Support (AJISS) Program.

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 Defense & Security.
** 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. 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.  
• Work across other projects and functions within the AJISS Program to achieve the assigned objectives of the Engineering Change project. 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.
** Minimum Qualifications*
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