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Programme Manager

Thales Group, Reading

Programme Manager

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Thales Group, Reading

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 day ago, 5 Jun | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 8b11d6060c7c4338af25efe87bbb0e5d

Location ref: Reading

Full Job Description

  • Lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver engineered and physical outputs on time, on budget and to the required quality.
  • Oversee the full delivery lifecycle, including manufacturing, integration, deployment and in-service support.
  • Manage programme baselines, budgets, risks, opportunities and change control.
  • Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal delivery functions.
  • Provide clear progress updates at senior reviews and drive alignment across engineering, production and commercial teams.

    We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager. In this role you will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of a major engineered programme involving complex physical products and systems. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, oversee manufacturing and integration activities, and ensure delivery to demanding cost, schedule and quality targets. Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and a proven track record in delivering large-scale engineered solutions are essential., Proven experience delivering complex physical programmes involving engineered systems or manufactured products.
  • Practical knowledge of working in industries such as aerospace, defence, transportation, critical infrastructure, or comparable product/system-based sectors.
  • Strong leadership of large, multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, production and procurement, through every delivery stage; from design and manufacture to deployment and operational support.
  • Excellent customer and supplier management skills with the ability to resolve delivery challenges.
  • Solid understanding of planning, baselines, financial control, KPIs and risk management.
  • Ability to work effectively in a complex, multi-site environment with strong communication and commercial awareness.

    Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services., Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment.
    • 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.

    On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Cash car allowance
  • Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00
  • 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)
  • 24 hours volunteering paid for
  • Private healthcare for couples
  • Pension scheme
  • Life cover
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
  • Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
  • Gym membership discounts
  • You can read about some of our other benefits here: UK benefits | Thales Group, At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here.
    • We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here.

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https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/programme-manager-126936149
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