Project Management Officer

Location: Hengelo, Netherlands

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you are an integral part of an end-to-end business transformation team at Europe’s leading defense company? 

At Thales, we design and manufacture the most innovative and top-of-the-class products. As our new Program Management Officer, you contribute to building a future we can all trust! 

The ZeniTH Program

In an ever-changing world, Thales is evolving to deliver the best products to our customers. Under the sponsorship of the Thales NL Chief Operations Officer, a large business transformation program is being executed. This program implements a new landscape of processes, applications, data, and Business Intelligence for our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Enterprise Resource Management (ERP). This is required to adapt to our fast-growing defense market. 

For this business transformation program, we are in the need of a Project Management Officer (PM Officer).

We are looking for a PM Officer to serve as the "eyes and ears" of the Program Manager and ensure this transformation is executed with precision. The PM Officer will contribute to a team with business experts and professionals from our business improvement and Information Systems and Technology department.

About your future job
The primary role of the PM Officer is to establish and maintain operational management standards, processes, and best practices, ensuring that the transformation program is executed efficiently. You will report directly to the Program Manager and while also be working with other key project team members or stakeholders at Thales NL and the Thales Global organization.

In essence, you function as the ‘eyes and ears’ of the Program Manager. You are responsible for creating and maintaining structure and order in the program. Content is key. You are expected to learn and understand the underlying topics to participate actively in discussions. 

Your main tasks include:

• Set-up of and work according to Program plan.
• Prepare team for the next milestones and steps to be taken.
• Determines what needs to be communicated to whom, when and how.
• Prepare communication and coordinate aligning with the relevant (international) stakeholders.
• Organize and participate in meetings, workshops, and events, including taking minutes and communicating results. 
• Develop and improve working- and document standards, including the upkeep of the program archive. 
• Other contributions that match your capabilities and ambition.

Why you'd be a good match

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering & Management, or a related field.  
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in program/project management, specifically within large-scale business transformations (PLM/ERP experience is highly valued) and/or in consultancy.  
• Extremely structured and proactive. You anticipate "last-minute" rushes before they happen.  
• Quickly builds sufficient knowledge of the program so she/he is the go-to person for all sorts of questions that do not reach the Program Manager.
• Can quickly understand in depth topics during discussions and participate actively in most of the discussions.
• An enthusiastic ambassador for the program who can navigate complex discussions and build strong professional networks.  
• Consistent, enthusiastic, a real organizer and eager to develop yourself.
• Can give solicited and unsolicited advice.
• Main location will be Hengelo, and supporting our location in Huizen/Amsterdam

What's in it for you

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

Interested?
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Diversity Statement
We actively support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. That means that equal opportunities, inclusion and an informal culture are integral to our success. It also means that your well-being and happiness matter to us! That’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, remote working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.

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.