Technical Project Manager – Defence – Thales (Singapore, Singapore)
Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges.
In Singapore, Thales has been a trusted partner since 1973, delivering cutting‑edge solutions across aerospace, defence, and digital identity sectors.
Opportunity
The Technical Project Manager is responsible for leading the team to the completion of tasks within committed budgets, schedules, quality, and performance for successful bids and project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage assembled project teams, coordinate staff, and internal resources.
- Ensure project objectives in relation to cost, time, and quality are achieved.
- Set and manage customer expectations, develop detailed project plans, and define the scope of the project.
- Maintain lines of communication for updates and feedback with stakeholders and customers.
- Lead collaborative discussions and co‑engineering between internal teams, vendors, and customers.
- Develop KPIs, conduct analysis to provide early alerts of significant variances and risks, and execute mitigation plans.
- Manage risks, changes, and impact analysis, and identify key areas of improvement.
- Deliver end‑to‑end project deliverables, documentation, controls, and handover to services.
Essential Requirements
- Degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, project management, or other suitable discipline.
- At least 15 years of relevant experience.
- Experience working within a Systems Engineering lifecycle.
- Proven leadership with strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Basic project finance understanding.
- Strong stakeholder management in a matrix organization and strong customer focus.
Desirable Requirements
- Strong negotiation, collaborative, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
- Results‑oriented, proactive “Can Do” attitude with a multicultural mindset.
Benefits
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.
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