Head of Projects – Thales
Location: Tubize, Belgium
Thales in Belgium is part of an internationally leading technology group in the defence and security, aerospace, and digital identity and security markets. In a world characterised by uncertainties, we ensure that our customers, partners and employees can pursue new paths with confidence. Join our team at the Tubize site.
As Head of Projects, you will provide dynamic leadership to the Project Management team across our diverse Country Business Unit. Your main responsibility will be to ensure the implementation of best practices in Project Management, focusing on the development of people, processes, and tools. We are seeking a dynamic leader with a proven track record of driving successful project delivery. Strong communication and influencing skills are essential, along with the ability to build and nurture high‑performing teams. If you are passionate about project management and thrive in a challenging and fast‑paced environment, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Establish solid project governance, including Commitment Control, Launch, and Project Reviews, to ensure clear visibility of project status (cost, schedule, risks).
Take functional accountability for the successful delivery of projects to the CBU Business and Operations Management.
Drive strategic capability planning for Program Management, ensuring readiness for present and future needs, with a focus on leadership capability and future requirements.
Provide strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring to enhance team confidence, competence, and talent within the project management community.
Establish effective networks and frameworks to drive development, improvement, and learning opportunities for the advancement of the CBU’s project management capability.
Evaluate project delivery strategies and play a leading role in assessing and mitigating risks while maximizing opportunities.
Ensure adherence to defined Group processes, policies, and standards within the project team.
Continuously improve local processes in line with Group policies and industry best practices.
Educational Background
Civil or industrial engineer, Business School Master Degree, MBA or equivalent by experience
Trilingual: French / Dutch / English
Skills
Proven experience leading significant/critical programs in a high-tech and complex environment, including Contract and Change Management with customers and subcontractors.
Strong asset: Experience in hardware and software development projects for the Defence sector.
Advantageous: Experience within international groups working in the public sector.
Knowledge in program management methodologies (preferably, IPMA certification, Prince II, or PMI).
Proficiency in MS Office, Project, SharePoint.
Required Abilities
Excellent leadership skills with the ability to drive continuous improvement in a complex matrix environment (function vs. business).
Extensive stakeholder management capability, both internally (cross-functional collaboration) and externally.
Proven track record in providing coaching and development for managers and future leaders.
Ability to work under stress, autonomous, and proactive.
Versatility and flexibility.
Interdisciplinary and creative approach, with a commitment to project completion, focus, and persistence.
About Thales
Thales is a global technology leader with more than 81,000 employees on five continents. The Group is investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – Big Data, artificial intelligence, connectivity, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust. For more than 20 years, Thales has pursued a robust corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy based on the highest international standards. The principles behind this policy are now captured in the company’s purpose of “building a future we can all trust”, which was adopted in 2020.
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