Title:

Bid & Programme Manager

Location:

Avon

Salary:

GBP 40,000 to GBP 45,000 per year

Description:

Thales is one of Europes largest defence suppliers, with an annual turnover in excess of 10 billion for the whole Group across our six core business areas of Aerospace, Air Systems, Land and Joint Systems, Naval, Security and Services. Its our 60,000 strong worldwide workforce that drives this success, and we strive to ensure that each and every one reaches their full potential.We are currently looking for an experienced Bid & programme Manager to join our team. The role would suit someone with a strong background in Managing Bids and Projects from within the defence domain. Succesfull applicants will need an established track record of delivering large, complex development programmes (comprising Systems, Software and Hardware engineering) to cost, schedule and quality. Previous exposure to (and the ability to work within) a matrix organisation and the ability to operate in complex and sometimes ambiguous circumstances are desirable. You will also need a strong understanding of Risk Management, Programme Finance (including work in progress), FCAC and earned value measurement. Ideally you will have professional training in project / programme management and be educated to degree level.