Program Manager (f/m/d)

Location: Noida Berger Tower, India

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India’s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.

We say HI* 

*Human Intelligence – Welcome with Team Thales!  

Thales is an internationally leading technology group in the defence and security, aerospace as well as digital identity and security markets. In a world characterised by uncertainties, we ensure that our customers, partners and employees can pursue new paths with confidence. For a future we can all trust.  

Say HI* – to your career as 

You will encounter solutions related to digital transformation using cloud, data and software. This is the right place for you if you want to help us making digital services, identities and transactions secure and reliable. Join the Thales expert team which ensures as global market leader in digital security that billions of people worldwide can use trusted digital services. We are happy to have you on board!  

Your mission 

• Lead integrated, distributed, and cross-functional teams in the planning, alignment, and execution of the development and delivery of high-risk, highly complex programs across the full product lifecycle

• Ensure coordinated execution and the delivery of products that meet defined requirements and adhere to the highest quality standards

• Serve as the primary liaison across all departments, with responsibility for proactive risk management and effective mitigation strategies

• Identify and recommend alternative solutions to resolve conflicts, constraints, and competing priorities

• Act as the primary interface for stakeholders, providing regular progress reports and clear briefings on overall program status

• Support and contribute to related initiatives aimed at improving overall team performance and business outcomes, as required.

We are looking forward to

• University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or a comparable field, combined with proven experience in program and/or project management, including risk management in complex environments

• Strong technical foundation with a solid understanding of project management methodologies and end-to-end development lifecycles; certifications in Project, Program, Risk Management and/or Agile methodologies (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, Scrum) are highly desirable

• Demonstrated ability to plan, structure, and execute programs effectively, with a high level of attention to detail and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and environments.

• Fluent English (written and spoken) is mandatory.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to interact confidently and effectively across all organizational levels

• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to facilitate collaboration, mediate conflicts, and work independently with minimal supervision.

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.