Description

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we're driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

Present in Japan since 1970, Thales promotes technological innovation and is an active and recognised partner for the development of Japanese infrastructure. Our strategy focuses on strengthening local partnerships and collaborating with key Japanese industrial players to address global needs as we continuously establish a dynamic and skilled workforce.

Are you ready for a challenging and rewarding career in defense project management?

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our dynamic team as a Project Manager. As an integral part of our Bids and Project team, you will play a crucial role in promoting Thales as a trusted partner to the Japan Self Defense Force (JSDF) and Ministry of Defense (MOD), delivering on all key milestones.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage projects from start to finish, ensuring successful transition and project launch
• Execute, monitor, and control projects to ensure timely completion and adherence to budgets and financial structures
• Oversee defense contract procedures, including quotations, bids, contracts, deliveries, and payments
• Foster strong relationships with customers, subcontractors, and industrial partners
• Anticipate and resolve any issues or risks that may impact project delivery
• Provide local support to Thales Global Business Units, ensuring customer satisfaction and profitability
• Support the generation of future orders and maintain customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle
• Projects are delivered with the highest quality standards and in accordance with contractual requirements
• Document preparation, including translation from English to Japanese and vice versa

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering related discipline
• 5 to 10 years of project management experience, delivering large projects in a technically complex environment
• Experience in the delivery of industrial or hardware projects
• Strong supply chain management skills
• Experience working with the Ministry of Defense (MOD) and knowledge of its processes
• Bid management experience is a plus
• Business-level proficiency in English (verbal and written)
• Strong organizational skills, self-motivated, and a team player
• Able to do frequent travel within Japan or overseas (duration of 1-2 weeks)
• Due to project requirements, Japanese citizenship is mandatory

Join our team and be part of an organization that is at the forefront of defense technology. Take your career to new heights and make a difference in the defense industry. Apply now and seize this exciting opportunity!

防衛プロジェクト管理におけるやりがいのあるキャリアに挑戦する準備はできていますか?

私たちは現在,プロジェクトマネージャーとして当社のダイナミックなチームに加わってくれる,高度なスキルと意欲を持った人材を求めています. 当社の入札およびプロジェクト チームの不可欠な一員として,タレスを自衛隊 (JSDF) および防衛省 (MOD) の信頼できるパートナーとして推進し,すべての重要なマイルストーンを達成する上で重要な役割を果たしていただきます.

責任:

• プロジェクトを最初から最後まで主導および管理し,移行とプロジェクトの立ち上げを確実に成功させる
• プロジェクトを実行,監視,制御して,タイムリーな完了と予算と財務構造の順守を確保する.
• 見積書,入札,契約,納品,支払いなどの防衛契約手順を監督する
• 顧客,下請け業者,産業パートナーとの強力な関係を育む
• プロジェクトの実施に影響を与える可能性のある問題やリスクを予測して解決する
• タレスのグローバルビジネスユニットに現地サポートを提供し,顧客満足度と収益性を確保する
• 将来の注文の生成をサポートし,プロジェクトのライフサイクル全体を通じて顧客満足度を維持する
• プロジェクトは最高の品質基準と契約要件に従って実施されます.
• 英語から日本語,または英語から日本語への翻訳を含む文書の作成

要件:

• 工学関連分野の学士号
• 技術的に複雑な環境で大規模プロジェクトを遂行する,5~10 年のプロジェクト管理経験
• 産業またはハードウェアプロジェクトの実施経験
• 強力なサプライチェーン管理スキル
• 国防省と協力した経験とそのプロセスに関する知識
• 入札管理の経験があれば尚可
• ビジネスレベルの英語能力(読み書き及び会話)
• 強力な組織力,自発性,チームプレイヤーである
• 頻繁に国内または海外に出張できる方(1~2週間程度)
• プロジェクトの要件により,日本国籍が必須となります

私たちのチームに参加して,防衛テクノロジーの最前線に立つ組織の一員になりませんか. キャリアを新たな高みに引き上げ,防衛産業に変化をもたらしましょう. 今すぐ応募して,このエキサイティングなチャンスをつかみましょう!

At Thales, we're committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you'll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference - for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.