West Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
5 days ago
Program Manager
Location: Salt Lake City, United States of America

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

Program Manager

Salt Lake City, UT

Position Summary

Thales is looking for a Program Manager, who will be responsible for managing the execution of internal assigned project(s)/program(s) from conception to completion. These internal assigned programs are to execute internal R&D activities to architect and design new systems and capabilities.

In this position, you will be responsible for the cost, schedule performance and risk management for assigned programs. Coordinates with internal Thales organizations, to communicate requirements and execute the program with technical accuracy, consistency and as well as managing the communications and relations with various stakeholder and team members.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Manage stakeholder relationships by leading interactions, ensuring transparency, and coordinating with decision-makers to meet project objectives.Ensure on-time delivery by adhering to project baselines, managing costs, and optimizing opportunities while mitigating risks.Set up and maintain project baselines by defining staffing, budgeting, scheduling, and risk assessment while ensuring visibility and regular updates.Identify and manage risks and opportunities through continuous assessment, contingency planning, and proactive issue resolution.Lead and coordinate the project team by organizing tasks, ensuring effective communication, and maintaining alignment with project goals.Oversee financial performance by managing costs, revenue, cash flow, and profitability to ensure project success.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.2+ years of experience in program management in the field of aerospace/avionics or in a similar technical field.Demonstrable work experience in a technical delivery environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Can manage scope and requirements autonomously.Adept at building project schedules with Microsoft Project.Experience with PM tools – Confluence or equivalent, JIRA or equivalent. Experience performing risk management activities. Experience planning for the various stages of transformational and transitional change, recognizing how people react to it and how it affects the organization.Must be a US Person as defined in applicable law.

Special Position Requirements

Schedule: First Shift, 8AM-4PM Monday through Friday; Core Business Hours Monday-Friday 9/80 work week 9AM-3PTravel: domestic and/or international travel to perform the essential functions of the position; 2 times / year

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

What We Offer

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

Elective Health and Dental plans. Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period. Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave. Company provided Life Insurance.

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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The reference Total Target Compensation(TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

Total Target Cash (TTC): 85,707.26 - 111,576.19 - 146,574.76 USD Annual

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

(For Internal candidate, if you need more information, please reach out to your HR Shared Service, 1st Point) 

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
•Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance

•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period

•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off

•Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program

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