Deputy Project Manager - MD MSS

As Deputy Project Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of the Multi-Domain Mission Support System (MD MSS) from start to finish. You'll work closely with the Programme Manager, gaining hands-on experience while contributing to the successful execution of initiatives across the business. Your main responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the planning, coordination, and delivery of MD MSS within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Management of Key Work Packages and Customer Tasking
• Preparing project documentation, reports, and presentations.
• Liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth communication.
• Monitoring project progress, identifying risks, and suggesting solutions.
• Managing schedules, resources, and project files.
• Learning and applying project management methodologies and tools.
  
  Are you an ambitious, organised, and proactive individual looking to grow your career in Project Management? We're seeking a Deputy Project Manager to join our flagship Digital Project as we continue to expand. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to learn, develop, and make a real impact in a supportive environment., We're looking for someone with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and the drive to succeed. The ideal candidate will have:
• Established experience as an Assistant PM, or a Project Manager, with experience managing software projects, or projects within the defence/engineering sectors.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A keen eye for detail and a problem-solving mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  
  Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.
Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions., 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., At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
• Performance-related bonus
• 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