Location: Orlando, United States of America

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

When you rely on airlines to connect you in flight, you rely on Thales. In an increasingly fast paced world, we make the unpredictable, predictable by connecting and entertain passengers to make your life better. Combining a diversity of talents, we master the decisive moments that matter to passengers and airlines. Whatever it takes.

PMO Specialist

Orlando, FL (Hybrid)

Position Summary

Thales is looking for a PMO Specialist – to provide project scheduling and resource planning support using Primavera. Liaison with Program Management (Customer Delivery, Product Delivery and Bid Management), Program Management Office (PMO – CA & FL), Finance, Engineering and Operations to develop and maintain project schedules, resources, and financials (EAC, ETC, etc.). Establish and maintain project data in Primavera, serve as a mentor/coach to other Primavera users and identify when Primavera updates are needed by producing reports/KPIs that identify the status of projects in Primavera using PMBI, SAP, Power BI, etc.

In this position, you will also work with other Thales entities globally, i.e., Thales Global Services, NORAM, etc. Other duties include project monitoring and control support that align with the goals and objectives of projects.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Develop and manage program data/information using various tools (Primavera, PMBI, SAP, Power BI and MS Suite), i.e., deliverables (hardware, software, shipset and aircraft), dashboards, sales orders, BOM/pricing, schedules, purchase orders, program change orders, contractual, risks, opportunities, purchase requisitions, service entry sheets, meeting minutes, action items and more.
• Support the analysis and management of the Primavera data (performance/progress, resources, and financials).
• Proactively obtain input from all project team members to support ongoing analysis and forecasting relative to impacts on completion dates, float erosion, and updates to project ETC.
• Support project meetings (IPT, IPR, CPR, etc.), audits and peer reviews.
• Assist in maintaining PMO/Program Management processes, tools, templates, forms, checklists, metrics, etc; Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business/finance, engineering or related field with a minimum of 5+ years of work-related experience or Master’s degree in business/finance, engineering or related field with 4+ years of work-related experience.
• Able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; Able to solve practical problems and deal with multiple variables.
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Able to tackle problems, establish facts, work with a team to implement effective solutions and follow-up.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in operating common Microsoft applications, i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: Core business hours, M-F. May be required to work outside core business hours including evenings and weekends in order to meet business needs.
• Physical Environment: Typical office environment when working onsite at Thales.
• Physical Demands: Computer (PC) and mobile phone work activity.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must regularly lift, up to 10 pounds and/or move up to 25 pounds. General vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Travel: Less than 5% domestic travel, as needed.

• Regulatory Compliance Requirements: None.

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

Total Target Cash (TTC) 76,691.60 - 136,402.90 USD Annual

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

•Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance

•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period

•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off

•Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program