Project Manager

Location: Firenze, Italy Thales people architect solutions at the heart of the defence-security continuum. Interoperable and secure information and telecommunications systems for defence, security, and civil operators, are based upon innovative use of radiocommunications, networks, and cybersecurity. We are ground breaking new digital technologies such as 4G mobile communications, cryptography, cloud computing and big data for use in physical protection systems, and critical information systems. Sesto Fiorentino is the Headquarter of Thales Italia. It hosts two Domains: Ground Transportation Systems (GTS) and Security (SIX). The activity of GTS domain: Security systems, telecommunications, supervision, control & management information and signalling solutions for trains, trams and metros Regarding railway solutions, Thales is the homologated supplier of Rete Ferroviaria Italiana for Axel Counters, Tunnel Security, Energy Saving, SCADA systems and Asset Management. Italy is Thales Group’s competence centre for tramway signalling solutions. The activity of SIX domain: mission critical solutions and applications for assets and citizens security (supervision, control and information management systems) as well as cybersecurity. Thales offers solutions to protect the information systems and critical data of its civilian and military customers and helps its customers to detect and prevent cyberattacks by devising secure architectures from the design stage, overseeing these architectures and ensures that they are kept in secure working order. Italy is Thales Group’s competence centre for Airport security and operations management solutions.

The Project Manager is the overall responsible for the Project and the Project results.

He/she manages a project relevant to a Security, Communication, IT and Integration of civil infrastructures as well as security and operations management solutions and software products, assuring the achievement of all and each objective (technical, operational, economic, Financial and business wise) within the defined schedule and budget and with expected level quality and safety, leading and managing the execution and implementation of the projects vis-à-vis with the Customers(s) and in strict coordination with the Company Functions.

He/she is responsible for all qualifying points and competences for the management of a complex project using the proper processes, methodologies, best practices, techniques and tools of Project Management.

He/she is responsible for the Direction and overall coordination of project team, which is directed and managed efficiently in full alignment with the Company Organization.

He/she has full international exposure, managing international customers in multi-supplier environments

He/she is Responsible for the satisfactory completion of Contract with particular reference to quality, HSE, timescale, cost, resources and Employer’s satisfaction for ensuring successful implementation of the project and project objectives.

Main responsibilities are as follows:

• Manage the project to achieve the targets, Customer satisfaction and Employer satisfaction and profitability
• Responsible for correct managing the Project, ensuring the predefined results on time and within budget and with expected level of Quality.
• Ensure full compliance with Safety Requirements and full implementation of the Safety Plan throughout the project in close cooperation with the Safety Manager.
• Accountable for the project profitability, sales and costs.
• Plan and coordinate, interfacing with the team members and the company functions, activities and resources of the project for the fulfillment of the project objectives (contract milestones).
• Manage the contractual terms of the project.
• Supervise and control the production / product integration of project-related systems, which includes the entire supply chain of the specific activities of the project and its products, interfacing with suppliers and engineering.
• Check the progress of the project activities, with reference to the planned timetable.
• Monthly monitor the profit of the project, identify and implement (and/or assure the implementation) of the necessary action plans to maximize the profit.
• Supervise and coordinate the System Engineer and Customer Service during the commissioning phases, maintenance and warranty, with support by the Project Design Authority who reports at project level to PM.
• Support the preparation and validate the project Statement of Work (baseline): confirm the scope, contractual issues and validate risk assumptions.
• Establish the project structure including the project management organization and project team organization.
• Set-up the project team and assign project roles and responsibilities to individuals
• Manage the project risks including contingency plans and risk mitigation.
• Assures correct application of Quality procedures.
• Creating and maintaining project documentation using Thales internal process instructions and tools
• Manage with the Employer and team all the activities related to Variations to Contractual Scope of Work.
• Ensure full adherence of assigned resources to corporate key-values, the Code of Ethics, regulations of Health, Security, Safety, Environment (HSE).
• Focus on anticipation, especially in risks and opportunities management.
• Oriented to the satisfaction of customer needs and to ensure the companys profitability.

Prerequisites and Skill

• University Degree on Engineering (Electronic, Telecommunication or informatics) or with similar knowledge matured during the professional experience.
• Experience of at least 5 years in PM role

• Certification PMI/PMP - IPMA project manager (or comparable) will be a plus. • Sound knowledge of Italian language (mother tongue will be preferable)

• Sound knowledge of English language for daily interaction within international and multi-cultural contexts.
• Available to Business Missions on worldwide basis.
• Strong Leadership along with strong capacity to be also team-worker.
• Ability to influence stakeholders
• High ability to manage team and resources not necessarily reporting hierarchically.
• Efficient organization and coordination of multiple and remotely located teams.
• Autonomous, entrepreneur and proactive attitude and behavior. At the same time very rigorous and committed.
• Self-discipline and be-an-example is also required.
• Oriented to the Business and able to understand and Manage the Business (besides the Project itself)
• Negotiation experience and strength in dealing with international customers.
• Strong motivation to work for targets
• Base workplace: Firenze, Italy (hybrid mode)

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