Project Manager

Thales

Project Manager responsible for delivering and managing complex projects at Thales in Canada. Leading teams and ensuring execution excellence in engineering and defence sector with compliance to regulations.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeVictoria • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLead💰 CA$130,000 - CA$170,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, organize, lead and control the area and staff assigned to achieve outcomes within the delegated authorities and responsibilities for the Project assigned.
Establish and control the project business rhythm and governance for the overall Project.
Ensure that Thales project management methodology and a suitable program management framework are used throughout the entire project lifecycle to meet financial objectives and customer commitments.
Develop a robust, optimized project schedule.
Manage and track the cost, schedule and technical performance of all aspects of the Project assigned against the approved baseline.
Be accountable for monitoring/control of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), schedule, risk register, scope change control, on time delivery and EAC within the project.
Oversee achievement of project performance objectives and indicators.
Identify support and resources needed to achieve the project objectives with input of the Resource Managers and key stakeholders.
Manage all customer / stakeholder relationships to ensure other responsibilities/accountabilities are achieved.
Lead and motivate a high performing cross-disciplinary integrated team by providing the appropriate direction, coaching, support and delegation to team members.
Ensure a robust risk and opportunity management process is embedded in the project, supporting the work package leaders as required.
Promote Execution Excellence by identifying areas of improvement and supporting PMO initiatives.
Prepare Project and Estimate to Complete (ETC) Reviews.
Ensure a “Lessons Learned” culture is embedded within the Project.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor Degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Business or Relevant proven experience
Certified Practicing Project Manager or equivalent (IPMA and/or PMP certification)
Possess demonstrated experience in the engineering or defence sector for at least 7 years.
Minimum 5 years of experience managing complex projects or work packages in a matrix organization.
Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and analytical abilities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

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Hard Skills & Tools

project management methodologyprogram management frameworkproject schedulingcost managementtechnical performance trackingWork Breakdown Structures (WBS)risk managementscope change controlproject performance indicatorsExecution Excellence

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillsanalytical abilitiesteam motivationcoachingsupportdelegationrelationship managementproblem-solving

Certifications

Certified Practicing Project ManagerIPMA certificationPMP certification