PMO - Schedule and Risk Manager

Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), is a global space manufacturer delivering high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth observation, environmental management, exploration, science, and orbital infrastructures.

About the role

As a Risk and Schedule Manager, you will lead risk, opportunity, and scheduling management activities within the project team, working closely with program managers and directors.

Responsibilities

• Lead all risk, opportunity, and scheduling management activities within the project team.
• Prepare, implement, and maintain the Risk Management Plan according to company and customer standards.
• Conduct risk boards with the project team and stakeholders to identify, qualify, and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Provide and continuously update the Risks & Opportunities Register (ROR).
• Establish and maintain an integrated Project Master Schedule, incorporating work packages, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Report project risk exposure and contingency updates to the Program Manager.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to monitor and control risk and schedule aspects.
• Contribute to Progress Reports and Monthly Project Reports for both customers and management.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in Aerospace Engineering or a major scientific discipline.
• Fluency in English.
• Proven experience in leading risk, opportunity, and scheduling management activities within a project team.
• Structured, analytical, resourceful, with strong organizational and planning skills.

Skills

• Mastery of Schedule Construct, Resource Profiling, and Resource Management.
• Thorough knowledge of Risk Management Concepts & Techniques.
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships and communicate effectively with all parties.
• Familiarity with project monitoring and control activities.
• Experience with standard management tools, such as the TAS tool.

Benefits

• Permanent contract.
• Opportunities for personal development and career growth within Thales Group, including international mobility across 10 countries and 17 sites in Europe.
• Flexibility to explore technical expert or leadership career paths.

Pay

• Salary range: €41,424.25 – €51,823.67.
• Variable compensation (VC) target rate up to 8%.
• CIPI up to €1,822.
• Performance Bonus (PDR) up to €4,550.

Experience: 6–11 years | CCNL Met/Ind – B3 Category