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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Project Manager Segment Soil & End-to-End Operations

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeToulouse, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree from an engineering school or equivalent Bac+5 is required.
  • More than 10 years of recognized experience in project management and/or complex bids is required.
  • Knowledge of the space domain is required; familiarity with ground stations and/or geostationary satellite operations is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with services-related issues and the digital transformation of solutions is required.
  • Demonstrated experience with one or more clients in a multicultural context is required.
  • An IPMA Level B or equivalent certification is desirable.
  • The role requires a strong customer orientation while protecting the company's interests.
  • The candidate should demonstrate leadership and the ability to manage complex cross-functional projects and bids while bringing teams together around a shared vision.
  • The candidate should be able to delegate, work autonomously, and remain close to operational activities.
  • The candidate should be able to synthesize information and communicate effectively with senior leadership.
  • The candidate must be willing to travel frequently, sometimes for several weeks, to the client's country.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the ground segment and operations work package within the Satellite Project team.
  • Lead ground-segment development, including system design and integration, verification, validation and qualification phases, and ensure compliance with key milestones and deliverables defined in the associated Satellite contract.
  • Coordinate the functional chains involved in deliverables, including the Control Ground Segment (SCC, FDS and DSS), Mission Ground Segment (MCC and CSM), and TT&C ground stations and gateways where applicable.
  • Organize activities to prepare for launch and early orbit phase (LEOP), in-orbit testing (IOT), and in-orbit support (IOS) during the satellite's operational phase for the client.
  • Report progress to the Ground Projects and Satellite Projects management teams using a project dashboard covering costs, schedule, risk analysis and related information.

Desired Qualifications

  • Willingness to represent Thales Alenia Space and support on-site deployment of the ground solution is strongly appreciated.

About the Company

Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Thales designs and delivers critical technology for aerospace, defense, and digital security. Its products include electronics, software, and data-security systems that power air travel, payments, and modern military platforms, by integrating hardware and software to build systems such as avionics, radar, cybersecurity, and secure communications that collect sensor data and protect networks. It stands out through deep industrial experience, end-to-end solutions across defense, aerospace, and cybersecurity, and a focus on AI and quantum tech, aided by strategic acquisitions and partial state ownership. Its goal is to provide reliable, secure, and connected technologies that support national security, public safety, and everyday life by solving complex security and connectivity challenges.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Meudon, France
Founded
1893

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