Customer Project Manager

Sales & Operations Hengelo Full time
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Location: Hengelo, Netherlands

About Us
Thales Hengelo's Naval organization is built around segments. This includes the Services Segment where all knowledge, experience and activities come together to provide all forms of product life cycle management for Thales-NL solution. Whether it concerns complex combat management systems or standalone radar systems, the Service segment has the capabilities to deliver customized Logistic and In-Service Support solutions to its customers. Within the Services segment, around 200 employees work day and night to continuously optimize the operational availability of our customers' systems.

About the team
As Customer Project Manager, you will be part of a team with enthusiastic project managers who are able to support our customers worldwide in delivering customer-oriented Services with the agreed quality. As project manager, you will be responsible for customer satisfaction. The Segment Services has a strong growth ambition.


About your future job
As Customer Project Manager you are responsible for set up and execution of Services Projects in close cooperation with the stakeholders in the Thales organization. You are allocated to the Segment Services and you are responsible for the realization of Service projects within time, budget and requirements constraints.

The main tasks are: 

  • Provide a controlled and predictable execution of the Program
  • Responsibility for the contract with reporting to relevant stakeholders
  • Contribute to reviews, evaluations and Services product road map activities

Why you'd be a good match
You have proven experience with working in a technical environment and affinity with technical products. As Customer Project Manager you:

  • Have relevant experience in Project Management of (complex) projects
  • Have a good skillset in project management methods
  • Good commercial skills
  • Have the ability to overview complex situations and to manage multi-task environments
  • Have excellent leadership skills
  • Are strong in motivating and structuring members of all levels
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Are fluent in English
  • IPMA B certifications is a preferred

What's in it for you

  • A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas.
  • Room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills.
  • Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe.
  • A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance.
  • You can usually work where and whenever you want. Within Thales, we aim for a 60/40 balance, where you work from home at least two days a week, when your role allows this.
  • A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade PTO for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.
  • 40 days off per year (PTO).

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Sollicitatie procedure

1. Apply!

So you've found an interesting job opening at Thales, and you've applied. Great, thank you! We've got it from here. We'll be looking at your resume and motivation.Is there a match? We'll invite you within a few weeks for an introductory interview.

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2. Let's meet

Are your resume and motivation a good match with what we're looking for? Then we'd love to meet you! You'll receive an invitation from us for an introductory interview. Usually we'll call you, and then confirm the date by e-mail.

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3. Assessment

For some vacancies, we might ask you to do an assessment. Those assessments give us a better understanding of your skillset and experience. Don't worry: we'll provide clear instructions beforehand, and will give you plenty of time to do the assignment!

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4. Offer

With a little luck, both of us will be even more excited after your interviews, and you're looking forward to start working here! If so, we'll make you an offer. You can take your time and read through it carefully, and ask us your questions. Are we on the same page? Go ahead and sign!

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5. Starting your job!

Contract signed? Welcome to Thales, new colleague! We're happy you're here! You can get started with our onboarding progrem, that will guide you through the ins and outs of our organisation. You'll be assigned a buddy, an experienced coworkers, who will help you find your way in no time. See you soon!

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