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GBU Bids & Programs Processes Manager

Thales Alenia Space logoThales Alenia SpaceCannes, Alpes-Maritimes, France; Roma, Italy; Torino, Italy; Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, FranceFull-timePosted 3d ago

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Lieu : Toulouse, France<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2><b>Construisons ensemble un avenir de confiance</b></h2><p></p><p>Thales est un leader mondial des hautes technologies spécialisé dans trois secteurs d’activité : Défense & Sécurité, Aéronautique & Spatial, et Cyber & Digital. Il développe des produits et solutions qui contribuent à un monde plus sûr, plus respectueux de l’environnement et plus inclusif. Le Groupe investit près de 4,5 milliards d’euros par an en Recherche & Développement, notamment dans des domaines clés de l’innovation tels que l’IA, la cybersécurité, le quantique, les technologies du cloud et la 6G. Thales compte près de 85 000 collaborateurs dans 65 pays. ​</p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit !important"></p><p style="text-align:inherit !important"></p><p style="text-align:inherit !important"></p><p style="text-align:inherit !important"></p><h2><b>Nos engagements, vos avantages</b></h2><ul><li><p style="text-align:left">Une réussite portée par notre excellence technologique, votre expérience et notre ambition partagée</p></li><li><p style="text-align:left">Un package de rémunération attractif</p></li><li><p style="text-align:left">Un développement des compétences en continu : parcours de formation, académies et communautés internes</p></li><li><p style="text-align:left">Un environnement inclusif, bienveillant et respectant l’équilibre des collaborateurs</p></li><li><p style="text-align:left">Un engagement sociétal et environnemental reconnu</p></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2><b>Votre quotidien</b></h2><h2></h2>Le site de Toulouse Champollion regroupe les activités de l’ingénierie de systèmes satellites, de la conception et réalisation de charges utiles, et du développement et qualification de segments sol. Il intègre également un centre de recherche et un accélérateur industriel de start-up et ventures, ainsi que les activités relevant de la science des très basses températures, avec le développement et la production de refroidisseurs micromécaniques pour des marchés exigeants.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>YOUR DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p><br /><p>Within the GBU (Global Business Unit) COO organization, you will join the Bids & Programs Operations team, responsible for the processes, methods and tools supporting bids and program management.</p><br /><p><b>Based in Toulouse, Cannes, Rome or Turin</b>, you will operate in an international environment, within a GBU generating approximately €2.5 billion in revenue, you will play a key role in harmonizing, continuously improving and deploying best practices across bids and programs.</p><br /><p>As a key point of reference in these areas, you will work closely with Business Lines, Domains, Competence Centers and the various Operations teams. You will support teams in adopting processes and tools, ensuring their relevance and operational effectiveness. Your role will involve strong cross-functional leadership: engaging stakeholders, building alignment around best practices and driving their implementation in a complex and constantly evolving environment.</p><br /><p><b>Your main responsibilities will include:</b></p><br /><ul><li>Act as Deputy Company Process Owner (CPO-D) for Process 5.2 of the Thales Reference System at GBU level.</li><li>Serve as a subject matter expert and coach on key Bids & Programs processes, supporting teams in the successful execution of their programs.</li><li>Act as the main GBU interface with the Corporate Bids & Programs function, contributing to corporate initiatives and cross-functional committees.</li><li>Lead the GBU PPE assessments and support management in preparing Business Operations Reviews (BOR).</li><li>Coordinate the International Project Management Association (IPMA) certification activities across the GBU, liaising with the Global IPMA Leader at Corporate level.</li><li>Act as the GBU focal point for Bids & Programs tools and capabilities, supporting their deployment across the different entities.</li></ul><p><br /><br /></p><p><b>YOUR PROFILE</b></p><br /><p>Do you have more than 10 years of experience in bids and project management, gained in PMO, Program Manager or Complex Work Package Manager roles?</p><br /><p>Do you have a strong command of key program management disciplines, including scheduling, risk and opportunity management, program financial management and program structuring?</p><br /><p>Have you demonstrated your ability to lead cross-functional activities, engage diverse stakeholders and drive initiatives forward without direct hierarchical authority?</p><br /><p>Are you recognized for your expertise in one or more key Bids & Programs processes? Experience as a subject matter expert, coach or trainer in these areas would be a significant asset.</p><br /><p>Are you able to influence, build consensus and support change, while adapting processes pragmatically to operational needs?</p><br /><p>Are you well-organized, with strong analytical and synthesis skills, and recognized for your communication abilities and your capacity to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders?</p><br /><p>Are you comfortable working in an international and multicultural environment, able to adapt your approach to different audiences and open to feedback to continuously improve processes and practices?</p><br /><p><b>Does this sound like you? Then this position could be the right opportunity for you!</b></p><p><br /><br /></p><p><b>A WORD FROM THE TEAM</b></p><br /><p>"You will join a multidisciplinary team bringing together Operations Managers involved in Sales & Operations Planning and GBU workload consolidation, alongside a central GBU PMO team responsible for Bids & Programs methods and tools, as well as a group of experienced PMO Managers.</p><p>The diversity of activities and regular interactions with teams across the GBU and at Corporate level will give you broad exposure to our business, operational challenges and international environment."</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Thales, entreprise Handi-Engagée, reconnait tous les talents. La diversité est notre meilleur atout. Postulez et rejoignez nous !<p></p><p></p>Le poste pouvant nécessiter d'accéder à des informations relevant du secret de la défense nationale, la personne retenue fera l'objet d'une procédure d’habilitation, conformément aux dispositions des articles R.2311-1 et suivants du Code de la défense et de l’IGI 1300 SGDSN/PSE du 09 août 2021.

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