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Bids and Projects Manager

Thales Alenia Space logoThales Alenia SpaceRoma, ItalyFull-timePosted 6d ago

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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.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p>We are looking for a Bids and Projects Manager</p><p></p><p><span>CANDIDATES THAT WOULD IMPRESS US<br /><br />PROFILE:</span></p><p><br /><span><span>You have assertive and innovative approach for problem resolution, </span></span></p><p><span>You have decision-making attitude</span></p><p><span>You have peculiar communication skill and strong inclination to team working, </span></p><p><span>You show propensity to imagine the future and inspire to engage, </span></p><p><span>You deliver user-centric solution and act with agility, grow others and self</span></p><p><span>You work on a wide range of complex multiprograms environment.</span></p><p><span>You have proven ability to develop and implement detailed project plans to monitor and track project processes.</span></p><p><span>You are proficient in ensuring on-time deliverables by ensuring effective contribution to coordination of resources and workforce</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>COMPETENCIES:<br />Master Degree Engineering specialties</span></p><p><span>Fluent English </span></p><p><span>Project Management</span></p><p><span>Risk and Opportunities Analysis and control plans </span></p><p><span>Continuous Improvement </span></p><p><span>New Product Development </span></p><p><span>Good knowledge of Financial parameters </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><br /><span>LIFE AS A THALES BID & PROJECT MANAGER<br /><br />As a Bid & Project Manager within Thales, you will:<br />Ensure support to manage the resources of the forecast programs in accordance with the approved commercial scenario.</span></p><p><span>Grant contribution to manage and monitors the competitiveness improvement process actions and results achievement</span></p><p><span>Ensure support and contribution to harmonization and standardization of the executive reporting </span></p><p><span>Partecipation to major Program Reviews and Bid Gates</span></p><p><span>Ensure support to bids and projects when defining the PBS, WBS, OBS and Master Schedule. <br />Contribute to monthly analysis performance highlighting risks, criticalities and contributing to define corrective actions and relevant plans; <br />Contribute to documentation<br />Manage Risks & Opportunities: capability of elaboration and maintenance of the Risks & Opportunities Register, track risk mitigation and opportunities shaping plans.</span></p><p><span>Producing KPIs: prepare reporting and ensure action plan follow-up. </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>YOUR CAREER AT THALES<br /><br />Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your Competencies in different areas:<br /><br />Room for and attention to personal development<br />Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or move to a more complex Solution<br />Choose between a technical expert or a leadership path<br />Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Permanent</span></p><p><span>Experience: 6-11 Years</span></p><p><span>CCNL Met/Ind – B3 Category</span></p><p><span>€ 41.424,25 - € 51.823,67</span></p><p><span>Performance Bonus (PDR): up to € 4.550</span></p><p><span>VC TARGET RATE: up to 8%</span></p><p><span>CIPI: up to 1.822€</span></p><p></p><p></p>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!

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About Thales Alenia Space

Satellites, payloads and space station modules, a joint venture of Thales and Leonardo.

Rome is Thales Alenia Space's satellite integration center, where its Space Smart Factory opened in 2025 to build around 100 satellites a year. (Source: Defence Industry Europe)

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