Project Manager Software

Thales Nederland is active in the Defense and Security sectors and is, with about 3000 employees, a top provider of high-tech jobs. Product innovation and swift anticipation of the newest technological possibilities are the mainsprings of our business. Thales Nederland is a world leader in the naval radar market, producing high-tech radar systems that continuously push technology boundaries. These radar systems consist of active electronically scanned phased array antennas that combine different technological disciplines at high levels of integration.

Anti-ship missiles go three to five times faster than sound with increasingly complex behavior. When several of these threats come up against them simultaneously, it becomes increasingly difficult for human operators to take efficient and effective protection measures. The advanced Fire Control System that is being built by Thales, provides the necessary information to make the right decision within seconds.

With a combination of a new generation of sensors and this intelligent Fire Control System, it continuously assesses which methods are best suited to engage the detected threat. A Fire Control System combines the radar and the intelligent algorithm which is designed to assist a ranged weapon system in targeting, tracking and hitting its target.

To work on these systems within the F126 Engineering department, we are looking for a Work Package Manager (Internal Project Manager) F126 for Software.

About the job

In this role you will be part of the F126 organization and project management team. You will be responsible for the work package for the development of missile integration in the Combat Management System (CMS) and Fire Control Solution (FCS) of Thales for the frigate program F126.

You will operationally lead the missile software team (25FTE), together with the Team Manager, consisting of 3 multidisciplinary development teams. Your teams are situated in Hengelo, the Netherlands. The disciplines in each team are System Engineers, Software Engineers and Test Engineers.

The work to be delivered consists of the integration of several missile and radar systems into our CMS and FCS. The teams work on a detailed level of system engineering, creating the needed software, testing the resulting components and do preliminary integration work. The goal is on time delivery of working components on quality and within budget towards our IVVQ teams.

You will work with the development teams and technical team leads to realize this multi-year product development and delivery effort.

In your role you are responsible for the timely, cost-effective delivery of high-quality software integration components. You will make the best use of your team to achieve this and coordinate within the overall project management team and work alongside discipline managers.

About you

• You are a (technical) project manager with recent experience in managing multi-team software development for real-time, safety critical systems.
• You know how to monitor performance against contractual obligations and project requirements and to manage relationships, resolve issues, and ensure effective communication.
• You are a team player with strong dedication to achieve common team goals. You have a clear sense of how to leverage your personality and experience to bring out the best in others and yourself.
• You have good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage expectations and explain technical detail at different levels.
• You have a “can-do” and “why-not-this” mentality: entrepreneurial, flexible and open mindset.
• You have a bachelor or master degree in a relevant engineering or science field.
• You have a good understanding of engineering processes.
• You are fluent in English.

You will work with the following:

• Project management aspects: Budget, Scope, Schedule responsibilities; Earned Value Management; KPI-management; Reporting; Internal and external stakeholder management
• Jira, Confluence, Windchill
• Committed deadlines on project level as well as Scrum sprints
• Excel/Office
• Primavera
• Polarion and other system engineering tooling

What's in it for you

• A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas.
• Room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills.
• Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe.
• A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance.
• You can usually work where and whenever you want. Within Thales, we aim for a 60/40 balance, where you work from home at least two days a week, when your role allows this.
• A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade PTO for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.
• 40 days off per year (PTO). Yes, really.

Government (AIVD) clearance will be requested.

Security Requirements

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. Some vacancies may require a security clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service.