Job title: Business Transformation Programme Manager

Location: Glasgow - (hybrid working arrangement – 3 days per week on site)

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Business Transformation Programme Manager to join our Optronics and Missile Electronics (OME) UK team in Glasgow.

Core Benefits:

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• Performance-related bonus
• Cash car allowance
• Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)
• 24 hours volunteering paid for
• Private healthcare (grade dependent)
• Pension scheme
• Life cover
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts

Key responsibilities:

The principal purpose of the role is to lead the implementation of Project to Product (P2P) transformation initiative across the organisation. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth transition from traditional project management methodologies to a more, product-based approach in a manufacturing environment. Other responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful execution of the transformation strategy.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to promote Agile methodologies and product management practices within teams.
• Analyse existing processes and identify areas for improvement to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in product delivery.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the progress and success of transformation initiatives. Risk management and mitigations to maintain budgeted programme performance

About you:

• Proven experience in project management and/or business transformation, preferably in the Defence and Manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of Project to Product (P2P) frameworks and Agile methodologies.
• Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale business process transformation projects.

Security Clearance statement:

Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. If approved by the MOD, a dual national from a Non-ITAR country may be considered. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.