Director of Bids and Project Management
- Recruiter
- Thales
- Location
- Cheshire
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 23 May 2015
- Closes
- 23 May 2015
- Sectors
- IT, Project Management
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Description:
From modernising signalling on London's Jubilee and Northern Lines to pioneering the implementation of nationwide rail traffic management systems, Thales has a reputation for realising major transformation in the transport sector. Together, our people deliver award-winning projects and complex systems as part of a varied and demanding portfolio. On highways, railways and handheld devices, our technology makes Britain better connected.
Our Transportation business is an ambitious and fast-paced environment - one where we constantly strive to exceed our customers' expectations on a daily basis. That's why we need your drive and expertise on our senior leadership team. Initially focussing on transformation of our Bids and Projects function, you'll ensure we continue to delight our customers by consistently delivering outstanding results. It's a great place to build a solid understanding of our business, and will give you huge opportunities for rapid progression into a general management role.
Key responsibilities
• Working as part of our driving, high-performing Executive Committee, contributing to management of the overall business
• Oversight of the Company's large project portfolio ensuring our reputation for delivery is maintained
• Working collaboratively with the Sales Director and other key functions to deliver highly competitive and compelling tenders.
• Accountable for the leadership and transformation of the Bids & Projects function (c.100 individuals), defining and delivering improvements in organisational capability, competence and performance
• Management of the team and recruitment & resource allocation activities of resources across the business
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement, systematically using lessons learned and other insights to strive to be the best of the best
• Building strong stakeholder relationships within the Transportation business and the wider Thales organisation both in the UK and Globally, representing the Transportation business on the UK Bids & Project Management Board as well as with external bodies such as the UK Major Projects Association
Skills, qualifications and experience
• An expert understanding of bid, programme and portfolio management, with significant experience in the application of best practice controls and international standards including Earned Value Management
• The credibility and tenacity to influence senior leaders, working as part of a fast-paced, collaborative executive management team
• An inspirational leader with a talent for developing the performance of diverse, cross-functional teams working across international boundaries
• A proven track record of delivering business critical, complex Engineering Programmes on time and on budget in a customer-driven environment
• A practical understanding of risk and opportunity management and experience of management of large budgets
• The ability to manage and plan both strategically and tactically
• Polished relationship management skills, including significant Board-level and customer exposure
• Acute commercial awareness, a high level of business acumen and a real commitment to embracing change
• A genuine desire to be challenged and to progress your career; this role has massive career development potential both functionally within a global organisation or moving beyond programme management into running a business.
Please note that this role can be based in either London or Cheadle
How to apply
To be considered for this role, please click on the apply button now.
Contract type:
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From modernising signalling on London's Jubilee and Northern Lines to pioneering the implementation of nationwide rail traffic management systems, Thales has a reputation for realising major transformation in the transport sector. Together, our people deliver award-winning projects and complex systems as part of a varied and demanding portfolio. On highways, railways and handheld devices, our technology makes Britain better connected.
Our Transportation business is an ambitious and fast-paced environment - one where we constantly strive to exceed our customers' expectations on a daily basis. That's why we need your drive and expertise on our senior leadership team. Initially focussing on transformation of our Bids and Projects function, you'll ensure we continue to delight our customers by consistently delivering outstanding results. It's a great place to build a solid understanding of our business, and will give you huge opportunities for rapid progression into a general management role.
Key responsibilities
• Working as part of our driving, high-performing Executive Committee, contributing to management of the overall business
• Oversight of the Company's large project portfolio ensuring our reputation for delivery is maintained
• Working collaboratively with the Sales Director and other key functions to deliver highly competitive and compelling tenders.
• Accountable for the leadership and transformation of the Bids & Projects function (c.100 individuals), defining and delivering improvements in organisational capability, competence and performance
• Management of the team and recruitment & resource allocation activities of resources across the business
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement, systematically using lessons learned and other insights to strive to be the best of the best
• Building strong stakeholder relationships within the Transportation business and the wider Thales organisation both in the UK and Globally, representing the Transportation business on the UK Bids & Project Management Board as well as with external bodies such as the UK Major Projects Association
Skills, qualifications and experience
• An expert understanding of bid, programme and portfolio management, with significant experience in the application of best practice controls and international standards including Earned Value Management
• The credibility and tenacity to influence senior leaders, working as part of a fast-paced, collaborative executive management team
• An inspirational leader with a talent for developing the performance of diverse, cross-functional teams working across international boundaries
• A proven track record of delivering business critical, complex Engineering Programmes on time and on budget in a customer-driven environment
• A practical understanding of risk and opportunity management and experience of management of large budgets
• The ability to manage and plan both strategically and tactically
• Polished relationship management skills, including significant Board-level and customer exposure
• Acute commercial awareness, a high level of business acumen and a real commitment to embracing change
• A genuine desire to be challenged and to progress your career; this role has massive career development potential both functionally within a global organisation or moving beyond programme management into running a business.
Please note that this role can be based in either London or Cheadle
How to apply
To be considered for this role, please click on the apply button now.
Contract type:
Contrat ?? dur??e ind??termin??e