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Thales

PMO Manager Lead

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Experience: At least 10 years of experience supporting or managing complex projects.
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 29, 2026

Original job description

Location: Ottawa, CanadaIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

PMO Manager Lead

Ottawa, ON- Hybrid

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the ITAR or the EAR
Requires a positive Controlled Goods assessment as you will have direct access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program
Required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level

Position Summary

We have a current vacancy for a PMO Manager Lead to join our Team in Ottawa, Ontario.

Reporting to the Head of PMO, the PMO Manager Lead works closely with Program Managers to ensure that Thales’ in-service support programs are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with Thales’ strategic objectives. This role oversees governance, relational contracting, communications, planning, risk, training, performance and reporting, to maintain consistency and excellence across all initiatives.

Working closely with the Customer, executive leadership and cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment, the PMO Manager Lead drives program visibility, resource optimization, and continuous improvement. They ensure the programs meet the highest standards of quality, accuracy and compliance, while strengthening delivery capability.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Leadership & Governance
- Lead the PMO to ensure consistent application of governance, methodologies and standards across Thales’ in-service support programs.
- Maintain frameworks, tools and processes supporting project delivery and reporting.
- Establish and control the program business rhythm.
Program Oversight
- Monitor project performance, risks and deliverables to support proactive decision-making.
- Manage resource planning and prioritization for optimal execution.
Resource Management
- Provide management support to the PMO team, including skills and capability development, task allocation, objective setting and training.
Planning, Performance & Risk Management
- Support integrated project planning, scheduling and performance tracking.
- Oversee identification and mitigation of risks, maintaining accurate risk registers and action plans.
- Implement lessons learned and improvement actions across programs.
- Management of Travel & Living requirements.
Relational Contracting & Communications
- Facilitate effective communications between leadership, engineering, operations, and the Customer.
- Promote transparency and clarity in program communications.
- Author and maintain a Relationship Management Plan and Relationship Charter.
- Plan, develop, implement and measure a Relational Contracting culture within the team and the Enterprise.
- Management and facilitation of Lessons Learned sessions - ensuring a Lessons Learned culture is embedded within the Program.
Training & Capability Development
- Design and deliver training to strengthen project management capability across the programs.
- Mentor project managers and coordinators in governance, planning, and risk management best practices.
- Build a culture of knowledge sharing and professional growth within the PMO.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Drive automation, standardization, and digital transformation within PMO operations.
- Enhance program analytics and reporting using tools such as Power BI.
- Champion process optimization and operational excellence initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Degree or diploma in Business Management/ Admin or relevant field, and/or similar proven experience.
Certified Practicing Project Manager or equivalent (IPMA and/or PMP certification).
At least 10 years of experience supporting or managing complex projects.
Demonstrated experience working in a PMO within a growing, fast-paced program, particularly in the Defence and Aerospace sectors.
An extensive track record of building strong relationships and influencing key stakeholders in complex environments.
Prior experience coaching and developing less-experienced team members.
Comprehensive understanding of generic processes and techniques used to schedule Program activities (WBS, OBS, milestones, dependencies, EVM).
Comprehensive experience and understanding of the Program.
Management process, including Change Control.
Comprehensive knowledge of the Program lifecycle.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced user of MS office suite, particularly Excel, including the use of pivot tables / charts.
Fundamental knowledge of Power BI or similar data visualization tools.
Intermediate knowledge of project scheduling software like Primavera P6.
Working knowledge of JIRA.

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

Special Position Requirements

Type of Role: Hybrid (Home/Office) – flexibility to work from home but expected to be in office as required to support the business.

Schedule: 40 hours per week

Physical Environment: Office environment

Travel: As required primarily within Canada

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) $125,000- $155,000 CAD Annual.

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery, résumé matching, and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.

Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.

Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.

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Responsibilities

The PMO Manager Lead oversees governance, risk management, and performance reporting to ensure in-service support programs are delivered efficiently and compliantly. They also drive resource optimization, stakeholder communication, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Business Management or a relevant field and possess at least 10 years of experience managing complex projects, preferably in the Defence or Aerospace sectors. Professional certification such as PMP or IPMA is required, along with the ability to obtain a NATO Secret security clearance.

Skills

Project Management
Governance
Risk Management
Strategic Planning
Resource Optimization
Relational Contracting
Stakeholder Management
Performance Tracking
Data Visualization
Process Improvement
Leadership
Change Control
Scheduling
Mentoring
Compliance

Benefits

Extended Health
Dental
HSA
Life Insurance
AD&D
Short-term Disability
Cancer Care Program
Travel Insurance
Employee Assistance Plan
Well-Being Program
Retirement Savings Plans
Paid Holidays
Vacation Days
Paid Sick Leave
Employee Discounts

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Keywords

PMO
Project Management
Governance
Risk Management
Defence
Aerospace
PMP
IPMA
Power BI
Primavera P6
JIRA
EVM
WBS
OBS
Relational Contracting
Compliance
NATO Secret Clearance
Controlled Goods Program
Strategic Planning
Digital Transformation
Stakeholder Management
Resource Planning
Business Rhythm
Lessons Learned
Process Optimization
In-service Support
Matrixed Environment
Change Control
Pivot Tables
Reporting

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