Project Manager

Location: Madrid Tres Cantos, Spain

A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.

Thales in Spain is a leader in technological solutions applied to Defence, Aeronautics, Security, Transportation and Space and, furthermore, is a global centre for excellence in Space, Security of Critical Infrastructures and Transportation. With a turnover of €320 million and a staff of 1,200, it exports approximately 40% of its total production principally to the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America.

A Project Manager is responsible for planning, overseeing and leading projects from ideation through to completion. This is a senior role that requires interaction with a range of internal and external stakeholders, most often managing several moving project parts simultaneously. Projects will be any in the company portfolio : RF units for Telecom satellites, Units devoted to communicate and control the satellites, Digital on board processing units, Ground segment for spacecraft control and associated tests means.

We are seeking multi-skilled and highly capable candidates, able to lead teams in situations and under pressure. The Space sector is a highly specialized one, and therefore strong communications skills vs stakeholders is a must.

Project Manager roles and responsibilities

As a role that focuses on completing a project as efficiently and promptly as possible, we expect the following duties and responsibilities to be carried out :

• Ensuring projects meet costs & deadlines
• Managing project progress and adapt work as required

• Managing relationships with clients and stakeholders

• Leading risk & opportunities identification all along the program
• Designing risk mitigation plan. Securing opportunities when initiating new projects
• Conducting project review and creating detailed reports for executive staff

• Coordinating staff and internal resources

• Overseeing all incoming and outgoing project documentation

• Managing large and diverse teams
• Leading project planning sessions

• Optimising and improving processes and the overall approach where necessary

• Participating in tender process i.e. design, submission and review

Project Manager qualification and requirements

A great Project Manager usually has five or more years’ experience, and one or several formal qualifications in any of the following fields:

• Engineering

• Business or Business Administration

• Management

Additionally, candidate should possess high levels of the below skills to perform well in the role:

• Written and verbal communication skills (English compulsory, other languages would be a plus)
• Capacity to manage high stress situations
• Ability to multi-task and manage various project elements simultaneously
• Leadership skills
• Big-picture thinking and vision
• Conflict resolution skills
• Attention to detail
• Financial basics

We will consider being in possession of a certificate of disability.

What do we offer

• Flexible schedule, from 8 to 9.30 and 16.30 until 18h.
• Thales Concilia: a set of advantages and free services and others at reduced prices.
• Free and healthy canteen.
• Enjoy discounts and special promotions on products and services thanks to Club Ahorro.
• 22 working days of vacation, 6 days of free disposal and closing days that do not consume vacations at Christmas and Easter.
• Thales Flex: Personalized flexible compensation plan in which you can choose how to distribute your salary (health insurance, childcare vouchers, transportation and training).
• Annual bonus.
• Fixed profit bonus of 725,25€.
• Sharing Thales program: become a Thales shareholder.
• Pension Plan with monthly contributions on your behalf to your Pension Plan.
• Wellness Plan: thematic webinars and access to our company clubs.
• Medical and physiotherapy service at the workplace.
• We continuously create an inclusive, respectful and cooperative environment.

At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here, apply now!