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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

GBU Bids & Programs Processes Manager

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • More than 10 years of experience in bids and project management, gained in PMO, Program Manager, or Complex Work Package Manager roles.
  • Strong command of program management disciplines, including scheduling, risk and opportunity management, program financial management, and program structuring.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional activities, engage diverse stakeholders, and drive initiatives forward without direct hierarchical authority.
  • Ability to influence, build consensus, and support change while pragmatically adapting processes to operational needs.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, synthesis, and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Comfort working in an international and multicultural environment, adapting approaches to different audiences, and remaining open to feedback to improve processes and practices.

Responsibilities

  • Act as Deputy Company Process Owner (CPO-D) for Process 5.2 of the Thales Reference System at GBU level.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and coach on key Bids & Programs processes, supporting teams in successful program execution.
  • Act as the main GBU interface with the Corporate Bids & Programs function, contributing to corporate initiatives and cross-functional committees.
  • Lead GBU PPE assessments and support management in preparing Business Operations Reviews (BOR).
  • Coordinate International Project Management Association (IPMA) certification activities across the GBU, liaising with the Global IPMA Leader at Corporate level.
  • Act as the GBU focal point for Bids & Programs tools and capabilities, supporting their deployment across different entities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience as a subject matter expert, coach, or trainer in key Bids & Programs processes would be a significant asset.

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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