Head Of Project Management - Weever

Thales Group

Crawley, United Kingdom
Competitive salary; performance related bonus; pen...
Managing complex defence programmes
Oversight of project managers and engineering delivery managers
Financial predictability and project controls
This role offers a key succession opportunity to lead a critical programme within the Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) team

Job Summary

  • This role offers a key succession opportunity to lead a critical programme within the Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) team.
  • The successful candidate will champion delivery performance, financial predictability, and align stakeholder engagement across UK, France, and export markets.
  • Thales provides a competitive salary, performance-related bonus, half-day Fridays, and extensive benefits including pension and gym discounts.

Matching Summary

This role offers a key succession opportunity to lead a critical programme within the Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) team.

Salary

Competitive salary; Performance Related Bonus; Pension Scheme, 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, life cover, employee discount schemes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Managing complex defence programmes
  • Oversight of Project Managers and Engineering Delivery Managers
  • Financial predictability and project controls
  • Stakeholder management at senior levels
  • Experience in electronic warfare or naval systems

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for innovative solutions
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • International travel capability
  • Strategic alignment with operational needs

Key Requirements

  • Significant experience delivering large-scale defence programmes
  • Demonstrable leadership in programme/project environments
  • Security Clearance (SC) required prior to commencing employment
  • Residency in UK for last 5 years for full SC eligibility

Work Rights

Must obtain Security Clearance (SC); generally requires 5 years UK residence

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