Senior Projektleiter

Location: Bern-Stauffacherstrasse, Switzerland

Thales in Switzerland is part of a globally leading technology group in the fields of digital identity and security, aerospace, defense and security, as well as training and simulation. In a world full of uncertainty, we ensure that our customers, partners, and employees can move forward with confidence and security. For a future we can all trust.

We say HI* – welcome to the Thales team! *Human Intelligence

Say HI* – to your career as
Senior Project Manager (m/f/d)
Location: Bern #LI-HYBRID

As a Senior Project Manager, you will take ownership of projects from contract signature through to successful completion, bringing together people, processes and expertise to deliver on technical, industrial, financial and customer expectations.

Your Mission

• Lead and coordinate complex projects throughout their lifecycle, ensuring delivery against agreed scope, timelines, workload and budget.
• Bring together multidisciplinary internal teams, including engineering, finance, sales and contract management, as well as customers, suppliers, subcontractors and external partners.
• Identify, manage and monitor project risks and opportunities, driving informed decisions and effective project execution.
• Support bid management activities in close collaboration with Capture Leaders, contributing to competitive proposals for Swiss customers.
• Help shape project execution strategies and ensure the organization is prepared to deliver on new business opportunities.
• Monitor project performance through regular reporting, while supporting quality, configuration, operational and financial governance.
• Contribute to the continued success of the Training & Simulation business by combining strategic thinking, business acumen and customer focus.

What We Are Looking For

• A higher professional qualification (ETH, FH or HF), preferably in a technical or economic discipline.
• More than 5 years of project management experience.
• Proven experience managing complex projects in technical enviroments.
• IPMA Level B certification or an equivalent project management qualification is an asset.
• Confident written and spoken German and English.
• An established network or experience working with Swiss customers, particularly within the defence sector, is an advantage. Military experience is also beneficial.
• A strong business mindset, with the ability to think entrepreneurially and contribute to successful business outcomes.
• Confident leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders, influence decisions and adapt your leadership approach to different situations.

What You Can Expect

• Flexible vacation options, including the possibility to purchase additional leave.
• Paid premiums for accident and daily sickness insurance.
• Optional savings plans for occupational pension schemes.
• Employee share program “Sharing Thales”
• Corporate health management with regular initiatives.
• Extensive training opportunities via the Thales Learning Hub.
• Benefits platform with employee discounts.

Say HI* – Your Way to Us

For our 83,000 employees in 68 countries, we open up forward-looking perspectives, enable individual career paths, and provide creative freedom. We achieve this through courage, diversity, and a strong commitment to making the challenges of our time safer and more inclusive. With our sustainable and values-driven leadership culture, we actively promote diversity.

When the signs point to change, our international teams are ready to meet today’s complexity with tomorrow’s industry-leading technologies. Are you in?

Camilla Christovam
Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-CC1