At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and deliver complex projects while motivating diverse teams to achieve high-quality outcomes.
- Company: Join a leading tech company with over 130 years of innovation in Optronics.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, performance bonuses, half-day Fridays, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with excellent career growth opportunities and employee wellbeing support.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Proven project management experience and strong leadership abilities required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Hybrid working arrangement: 3 days per week on site (based on full time hours).
Working hours: Full time or part time hours available.
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager. In this role you will be responsible for leading the delivery of multiple complex projects that are critical to our customers and our business. You will take full ownership of project outcomes—driving performance, guiding multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring projects are delivered on time, to cost and to the highest quality standards.
Core Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Performance-related bonus
- Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00
- 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)
- 24 hours volunteering paid for
- Private healthcare (grade dependent)
- Pension scheme
- Life cover
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
- Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
- Gym membership discounts
Main Responsibilities:
- Lead and motivate project teams to deliver high‑quality outcomes across all work packages.
- Establish and manage robust project baselines, schedules and forecasts.
- Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Proactively manage risks, opportunities and change throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure delivery excellence across quality, cost, schedule and customer satisfaction.
Ideal Experience & Skills:
- Proven success delivering complex projects in a multi‑disciplinary environment.
- Strong leadership skills with experience guiding diverse teams.
- Excellent stakeholder and relationship management, including customers and suppliers.
- Advanced project management skills—planning, risk, financial control and governance.
- Experience working across multi‑site or complex organisational structures.
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 Security Clearance (SC). 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.
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Senior Project Manager Data in Reading employer: Thales
At Optronics & Missile Electronics (OME), we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a hybrid working arrangement, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave, private healthcare, and opportunities for personal growth, we empower our employees to thrive both professionally and personally. Join us in making a meaningful impact across the Air, Land, and Sea sectors while enjoying a supportive environment that values your contributions.
