Project Management Officer Bid - F/H

About Thales

Thales is a global leader in high technology specializing in three sectors: Defense & Security, Aeronautics & Space, and Cyber & Digital. It develops products and solutions that contribute to a safer, more environmentally friendly, and more inclusive world. The Group invests nearly €4 billion per year in Research & Development, particularly in key areas of innovation such as AI, cybersecurity, quantum, cloud technologies, and 6G. Thales has nearly 81,000 employees in 68 countries.

Our commitments, your benefits

• Success driven by our technological excellence, your experience, and our shared ambition
• An attractive compensation package
• Continuous skills development: training programs, academies, and internal communities
• An inclusive, caring environment that respects employee balance
• Recognized societal and environmental commitment

Your daily life

Within the Tactical Vehicles and Systems business, the La Ferté Saint Aubin site specializes in the production of land and airborne armament systems (mortars, ammunition, rockets, etc.), force protection systems, and area control. With its 450 employees, engineers, technicians, and specialized workers, the La Ferté Saint Aubin site handles research and development, production, testing, and all the "support" functions necessary for the design of high-performance systems essential for the success of operational missions.

Thales has formed a Joint-Venture with the German defense group DIEHL, "JUNGHANS T2M," which has 165 employees, enabling both companies to combine their precision electronics and mechanics expertise and become a world leader in ammunition fuzes. This Joint-Venture is also present at the La Ferté Saint Aubin site.

In the scope of its specialty, the PMO Bid is responsible for:

• Developing, deploying, and improving standards (processes, methods, and tools) for bid and project management within the organization;
• Assisting and challenging teams, particularly on opportunity and risk management;
• Cadencing and reporting on bids and project milestones;
• Producing and analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs), especially through bid and project dashboards;
• Participating in bid and project reviews, and progress meetings;
• Capitalizing on best practices and proposing recommendations and improvements;
• Leading lessons learned for the benefit of future projects: managing the associated process, collecting and sharing lessons learned.

Your profile

• Holder of a Bac+5 degree from an engineering school or equivalent, you have at least five years of confirmed experience in business management, project coordination, or operations management, preferably in a business environment.
• Do you have excellent project management skills?
• Do you have the ability to develop and implement continuous improvement and risk mitigation plans?
• Do you have a strong aptitude for analyzing data and providing accurate reports?
• Do you master computer tools and project management software?

Then this position is for you!

A word from the team

A young, motivated, and dynamic team awaits you to complete its ranks and skills in an exciting environment. Join us!

Thales, a Handi-Engaged company, recognizes all talents. Diversity is our greatest asset. Apply and join us!