Product program manager

Sales & Operations Hengelo Full time
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Location: Hengelo, Netherlands

About the team
As Product Project Manager you lead a (core) team consisting of the Engineering Delivery Manager (who is managing the engineering Work Packages), Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Project Manager, ILS Work Package Manager and Series Test Manager.

About your future job
As Product Project Manager for Sensors you are responsible for set up and execution of the Product Projects in close cooperation with the deputy Product Line Manager. You are allocated to the segment Surveillance & Multi-Mission and you are responsible for realization of product activities within its time, budget and requirements constraints.

The main tasks are: 

  • Provide a controlled and predictable execution of the Program;
  • Are responsible for contact with and reporting to the relevant stakeholders (product segment management, (external) project management;
  • Contribute to reviews, evaluations and product road map activities.

Why you'd be a good match
You have proven experience with working in a technical environment and affinity with technical products. As Product Project Manager you:

  • Have relevant experience in Project Management of (complex) projects;
  • Have a good skillset in project management methods;
  • Have the ability to overview complex situations and to manage multi-task environments;
  • Have excellent leadership skills;
  • Are strong in motivating and structuring members of all levels;
  • Excellent communication skills;
  • Are fluent in English;
  • IPMA certifications is a plus.

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 organisation, 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 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 personalise 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?
Reach out for more information to our Talent Acquisition Partner Gerlof Jan Heck, via gerlofjan.heck@nl.thalesgroup.com or +31 (0) 638697390.


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5. Starting your job!

Contract signed? Welcome to Thales, new colleague! We're happy you're here! You can get started with our onboarding progrem, that will guide you through the ins and outs of our organisation. You'll be assigned a buddy, an experienced coworkers, who will help you find your way in no time. See you soon!

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