Work Package Management LR08

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Thales Nederland is active in the Defense and Security sectors and is, with about 2000 employees, a top provider of high-tech jobs. Product innovation and swift anticipation of the newest technological possibilities are the mainsprings of our business. Thales Nederland is a world leader in the naval radar market, producing high-tech radar systems that continuously push technology boundaries. These radar systems consist of active electronically scanned phased array antennas that combine different technological disciplines at high levels of integration. Thales Nederland is part of the Thales Group, which has a workforce of 70,000 in more than 50 countries making it one of Europe’s largest electronics companies.

We help our customers think smarter and act faster in the fields of transportation, defense, space, aerospace and cyberspace, mastering ever-greater complexity and every decisive moment along the way. We are therefore leading the digital transformation, focusing on artificial intelligence, big-data & data analytics, connectivity, mobility and internet of things and cybersecurity.

Within the project management department of the search radar segment, we are looking for a

Work package manager

About the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated project manager to lead internal & external developments that are used in our radar products.You are responsible for the planning, execution, and control of assigned work packages that involve external suppliers and partners within medium to large-scale military industrial development projects. This role ensures that all development activities are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while adhering to strict security and compliance regulations. The Work Package Manager serves as the primary point of contact for external and internal stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and ensuring effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.

You will define clear deliverables, acceptance criteria, and performance metrics for external development activities. You are involved to identify, evaluate, and select external suppliers and partners based on technical capabilities, experience, and cost-effectiveness, including negotiations, the management of contracts, statements of work (SOWs), and service level agreements (SLAs) with external providers.

In this role you are part of the F126 project management team and reporting to the Engineering Manager Segment (EMS).

What you’ll bring

• You are an experienced work or project manager with recent experience in managing hardware sub-contracts.

• You know how to monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations and project requirements and to manage supplier relationships, resolve issues, and ensure effective communication.

• You are a team player with strong dedication to achieve common team goals. You have a clear sense of how to leverage your personality and experience to bring out the best in others and yourself;

• You have good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage expectations and explain technical detail at different levels;

• You have a “can-do” and “why-not-this” mentality: entrepreneurial, flexible and open mindset;

• You have a relevant degree in one of the following subjects: electronics engineering, science, mathematics or science-based subjects

• You have a good understanding of the Engineering Process.

• You are fluent in Dutch and English.

Wherever your passion lies, Thales can help you make the best use of your skills and creativity. As a contractor at Thales, you can expect to experience:

• An interesting job within a team of experts in an international high-tech environment.

• Room for and attention to personal development and personal initiative.

• The opportunity to grow within the organization, whether in a technical, managerial, commercial or international capacity.

• A flexible work environment with a focus on maintaining a good work-life balance.

Thales offers untold opportunities to take part in fascinating projects and overcome ambitious human and technological challenges. As a contractor, you’ll be part of a community of experts bringing together innovations from the bottom of the oceans to the depths of space and cyberspace. Collaborating to find solutions to the biggest challenges in the most difficult conditions.

Drawing on a diversity of expertise, perspectives and cultures, we are able to provide the best possible solutions to our customers. Together, we can harness the extraordinary power of technology to build a future we can all trust.

Randstad, as the EMEA Thales talent acquisition partner, is responsible for finding and contracting talent for the contingent roles at Thales. If you are selected for a role you will be engaged or employed by one of the Randstad recruitment companies in EMEA and will not be an employee of Thales.

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This position offers a one-year contract with the opportunity to transition to a permanent contract at Thales Nederland after the first year.

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