Senior Project Manager (Software/Cyber) Thales

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Under Water Systems (UWS) business. In this role, you will lead the delivery of complex software and cyber development projects within the M-SET portfolio, with a particular focus on the evolution and delivery of RTE capability and related software products.

What you'll do:

• Working within an Agile environment, you will be responsible for delivering projects to agreed scope, schedule, cost, quality, and customer requirements.
• You will collaborate closely with Engineering Managers, Product Managers, Product Owners, Solution Architects, and Software Delivery Teams to ensure successful delivery aligned to programme objectives and product strategy.
• This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, governance, planning, and risk management skills, alongside a solid understanding of Agile software development practices.
• Lead the delivery of complex software and cyber projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain delivery plans aligned to programme objectives and commitments.
• Manage scope, schedule, cost, quality, and project performance.
• Drive delivery across multidisciplinary teams in an Agile environment.
• Manage dependencies, risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Provide clear governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Work closely with Product Managers and Product Owners to develop, maintain and execute product roadmaps, ensuring alignment between capability evolution, programme priorities and delivery plans.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to work on innovative, world-class technology.
• A strong platform for career development and growth.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact within a growing business.

Skills & Experience:

• You will bring significant project leadership experience within a software delivery environment, including:
• Proven experience delivering complex software development projects.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and sprint-based delivery.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams within a matrix organisation.
• Demonstrable capability in managing project cost, schedule, risk, and performance.
• Experience developing and maintaining integrated project plans.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working in customer-facing delivery environments.

Security Clearance Requirement:

Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held; however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment.

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring.