Project Manager/Continuous Improvement Lead (Engineering)

Location: 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

Thales requires a Project Manager/Continuous Improvement Lead (CIL). As a PM/CIL, you will carry out an integral role, responsible 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 prioritizes and delivers continuous improvement initiatives to the schedule, cost and quality requirements and to the satisfaction of the customer.     

The Project Manager/Continuous Improvement Lead will both manage a prioritized backlog continuous improvement initiative and manage prioritized improvement initiatives. Daily activities include producing detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and regular status reports for the customer and Thales internal management. The CIL will engage with various stakeholders within the Thales matrix organization and within the customer community on the project.

The Project Manager/Continuous Improvement Lead 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, lead and coordinate a program steering committee responsible for socializing and prioritizing continuous improvement initiatives and projects.

• Establish and control the program business rhythm and governance for the steering committee. Ensure the financial, time and resource aspects of project are tracked against a set budget and project plan.

• Ensure that Thales project management methodology and best PMO practice and controls are used throughout the entire project lifecycle to meet financial objectives and customer commitments. Manage all customer / stakeholder relationships to ensure other responsibilities/accountabilities are achieved.

• Identify support and resources needed to achieve the project objectives with input of the Resource Managers. Monitor and analyze performance against the baseline, highlight any areas of cost or schedule concern, define key performance indicators (KPIs) or System Health Indicator (SHI) to assess effectiveness of improvement initiatives, and identify actions to improve performance.

• Ensure a robust risk and opportunity management process is embedded in the program, supporting the work package leaders as required. Establish appropriate metrics to ensure robust monitoring and control for all elements. Maintain a high performing team environment for the project.

• Ensure a “Lessons Learned” culture is embedded within the Program.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Industrial Engineering, or Relevant proven experience.
• Certified Practicing Project Manager or equivalent (IPMA and/or PMP certification).
• 5+ years of proven experience managing projects.
• Previous experience working in a PMO within the Defense and Aerospace sector.
• Experience and understanding of the Program Management process (including Change Control, Risk Management and Information Management).

If you're excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

Type of Role: Hybrid (Home/Office) – flexibility to work from home, but expected to be in office as required to support the business.

Schedule: 40 hours per week

Physical Environment: Office environment

Travel: As required primarily within Canada

What We Offer

• Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

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The reference Total Target Compensation(TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

Total Target Cash (TTC): 116,102.86 - 149,818.13 - 197,817.78 CAD Annual

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee's career path history, competencies, skills, and performance, as well as the company's annual salary budget, the customer's program requirements, and the company's internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.

• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave. 

• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.