TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER

THALES RAIL SIGNALLING SOLUTIONS

25-02-2010 | EXPIRA LA 03-03-2010

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RESPONSABILITATI

The Technical Project Manager (TPM) is responsible for the planning and execution of large R&D projects, especially for ensuring content, quality, schedule and budget of a project. He leads the project team consisting of Systems Engineering Manager, Development Manager, Integration Test Manager, Quality Assurance Manager and Technical Project Assistant. The TPM is the representative of the project. He/She plans development activities according to the requirements, processes and obtains required resources.
The TPM collects and tracks all information to define the project master plan in the planning phase and to control and lead the project in the executing phase. The TPM assures the integration of the QAM into the project team to allow an efficient quality management support.


CERINTE

Education:

-Technical University Degree (e.g. in Computer Science, Electronics, Informatics, Automation Systems or Construction, Master Degree would be a plus)
-At least 3 years proven experience in managing large engineering projects (PMP certification or MBA is a plus but not mandatory)

Requested technical competences:

- At least 5 years experience in software or hardware development (design or testing)
- Strong knowledge of software processes (e.g.CMMI)
- Knowledge of Project Management Tools
- Knowledge of Configuration and Change Management Tools

Personal competencies

-Proactive attitude (take the challenge)
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong time management abilities
- Problem solver and conflict mediator
-Abilities in managing and moderating meetings
- Abilities to motivate the team

Languages:

- English (fluent)
-German would be a plus


DESCRIEREA FIRMEI

THALES CORPORATION is a global leader in critical information systems serving defense, aerospace and security markets. The company s civil and military businesses develop in parallel to serve a single objective: the security of people, property and nations. We mark our presence in 50 countries with more than 70 000 employees.

The new Security Solutions & Services Division, operational since 5 January 2007, combines the businesses of THALES s former Security and Services divisions with those of Alcatel-Lucent s Transport Systems Division and Integration & Services Division. The new division makes THALES a world leader in transport and security markets. Our security solutions and services activities around the world now generate revenues of about 3.2 billion euros, with a 20,000 employees in 35 countries.

THALES Rail Signalling Solutions is a strategic part of the Security Solutions & Services Division and it is a worldwide leader in vital railway applications. THALES is positioned as a signalling specialist and shapes the signalling industry with worldwide leading positions: ETCS, Electronic Interlocking and Communications-Based Train Control solutions.