Head of Programmes – S2076 IBP
Location: Cheadle, UK – Hybrid (3 days in office).
We are seeking a senior project portfolio manager to lead the S2076 In‑buid Product Building Blocks (IBP) portfolio for Thales Underwater Systems’ Anti‑Submarine Warfare (ASW) business area.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver IBP capability releases across multiple programmes within a programme risk and cost envelope.
* Provide strategic direction and portfolio vision, aligning with the Sonar 2076 product road‑maps.
* Lead a cross‑functional team of up to 50 people, driving project controls, risk management and financial management.
* Maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, senior stakeholders and ensure alignment with Thales business objectives.
* Ensure health, safety and wellbeing of team members.
Qualifications & Experience
* Proven track record delivering complex, multi‑site programmes or portfolios in a defence or aerospace environment.
* Experience leading both direct teams (up to 5 people) and matrix teams (up to 50 people) and coaching junior managers.
* Strong project and programme management skills – baseline, critical path, risk, opportunity, variance control and financial contract management.
* Experience with demand and business‑planning in a complex organisation.
* Excellent communication skills with ability to present evidence‑based reports to senior management.
Security Clearance
This role requires Security Clearance (SC). Candidates should hold or be able to achieve SC prior to start.
Benefits & Flexibility
Flexible working arrangements – part‑time, job sharing, remote or flexible hours to support work‑life balance.
About Thales UK
Thales UK is a leading global defence and security technology company with over 80,000 employees, delivering solutions across aerospace, defence, security and space.
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