Project Manager

Location: Doncaster, United Kingdom

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Project Manager

Location: Doncaster, Reading, Ebbw Vale, Crawley, or Cheadle (Stockport), hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in the office. The role involves travel as needed and preference may be given to individuals who wish to be based out of Doncaster.

Are you an experienced Project Management professional looking for your next high-profile Project Management role supporting government and critical national infrastructure cybersecurity projects? Your next opportunity to make a real difference starts here - don't miss out!

What the role has to offer

• Scope to manage a portfolio covering full product and project lifecycles, impacting millions daily to improve safety and quality of life

• Working with a dynamic team dedicated to supporting your growth, learning, and career advancement

Our Opportunity

Many roles at Thales are subject to security restrictions. This position requires SC Clearance, which is advantageous if already held. If not, the successful applicant must obtain and maintain SC Clearance.

We are seeking a Project Manager for our Cybersecurity Premium Services team to lead projects from bidding to delivery. Ideal candidates will hold a degree, preferably with IPMA Level D or APM certification, and have full project lifecycle experience. Applications from motivated Assistant Project Managers and experienced Project Managers are welcome. A Cybersecurity background is preferred; candidates from defence and manufacturing sectors are also valued.

Building a Future, we can all trust.

Thales empowers enterprises and governments to secure their digital transformation by identifying and managing cyber risks, implementing best practices, and delivering rapid incident detection and response. Leveraging deep expertise in industrial and critical systems, we serve key sectors including transportation, aerospace, defence, government, and finance through three core offerings: Cybersecurity Consulting & Architecture, Cybersecurity Solutions Integration, and Detection & Response Services. Committed to delivering cutting-edge protection, Thales continually enhances its portfolio through AI and post-quantum cryptography innovations, ensuring robust, future-ready cybersecurity for its clients.

What we offer you

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our employees' wellbeing and professional growth, which includes:

• Performance related annual bonus (VCP)

• Pension - match like-for-like up to 7% of annual base salary

• Life Assurance - 2 x base salary minimum (8 x salary if part of the pension scheme)

• Income Protection - 50% of salary less state benefits for 5 years

• Annual Leave - 201 hours, bank holidays, plus 1 company day

• Private Medical Insurance - Couples cover

• Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 1:00pm

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

• 24 hours paid leave for volunteering activities

• Access to flexible benefits and discounts - dental insurance, buying & selling annual leave, cycle to work, and many more

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Drive key project outcomes: order intake, sales, gross margin, and cash flow

• Develop initial project plan during bidding by capturing requirements, defining work, estimating, scheduling, and setting milestones and resources

• Enforce project governance through gates and stages to control risks and ensure compliance across technical, procurement, and support processes

• Deliver timely business planning and reporting per directives e.g. Project Management reviews (PMR), Business Operations Report (BOR) and On Time Delivery (OTD)

• Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize quality, cost, and delivery

• Maintain strong stakeholder communication and engagement

About You

At Thales, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

• Degree qualified and/or significant relevant experience

• Preferably IPMA Level D or APM certified

• Skilled in full business lifecycle management: capture, qualification, planning, and winning strategies

• Expert in project scheduling tools and techniques (WBS, OBS, milestones, dependencies, EVM)

• Proficient in Change Control, Risk, and Information Management processes

• Experienced in managing complex projects from development to closure and support

• Proven leader with cross-functional collaboration across Commercial, Supply Chain, and Finance

• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, interpersonal, and report-writing skills

• Sound commercial, financial, and business acumen

If you're passionate about making a tangible impact in the Cybersecurity & Digital Identity sector of Thales and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Security Clearance Statement

This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

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