Project Manager, Ags Operations

Location: Singapore, Singapore

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.

Thales established its presence in Singapore in 1973 to support the expansion of aerospace-related activities in the Asia-Pacific region. Throughout the last four decades, the company grew from strength to strength and is today involved in the primary businesses of Aerospace (including Air Traffic Management), Defence & Security, Ground Transportation and Digital Identity & Security. Thales today employs over 2,100 people in Singapore across all its business areas.

**Responsibilities**:
**Facility Setup and Infrastructure -**
- Oversee the selection and setup of production line within the existing facility.
- Ensure infrastructure meets required quality and regulatory standards.

**Project Planning and Execution -**
- Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets in collaboration with the WW programme management team.
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with each functional manager.
- Identify key milestones and ensure on-time, on-budget completion.

**Process Development** -**
- Establish and document standardized production processes & Implement lean manufacturing principles to maximize efficiency.
- Collaborate with WW team to tailor and transfer WW standard production process for local use.
- Ensure that Make-To-Order processes are optimized to meet global customer demands efficiently, including availability and use of loaners.

**Team Leadership** -**
- Ensure the training and management of cross-functional teams, including production staff, engineers, production planning team, etc are conducted and certified competent.

**Stakeholder Management -**
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, and WW team & Provide regular project updates to them.

**Operational Readiness** **-**
- Conduct test runs and process validations before full-scale production.
- Develop operational protocols & prepare for long-term operational sustainability and scalability, integrated into the existing operational model and activities.

**Make-to-Order (MTO) Operations** **-**
- Implement and manage Make-To-Order production workflows to fulfill custom orders efficiently.
- Coordinate closely with sales and customer service teams to meet diverse global customer requirements.
- Ensure timely delivery of high-quality, customized avionics equipment to international customers.

**Requirements**:

- Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or Project Management, or a related field
- Minimum 5-8 years working experience in equivalent function
- Knowledge of business operations in an industrial environment with strong analytical skills
- Proven experience in project management in a worldwide matrix environment
- Demonstrated leadership in setting up new production facilities and operations, managing direct/indirect cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
- Able to attend virtual meetings after office hours (With French counterparts)

**Other information**:

- 1 Year Contract
- Working Location: Changi
- Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm
- Company shuttle bus service is provided from designated MRT stations