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 India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India’s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.We say HI*
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Thales is an internationally leading technology group in the defence and security, aerospace as well as digital identity and security markets. In a world characterised by uncertainties, we ensure that our customers, partners and employees can pursue new paths with confidence. For a future we can all trust.
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You will encounter solutions related to digital transformation using cloud, data and software. This is the right place for you if you want to help us making digital services, identities and transactions secure and reliable. Join the Thales expert team which ensures as global market leader in digital security that billions of people worldwide can use trusted digital services. We are happy to have you on board!
Your mission
Lead integrated, distributed, and cross-functional teams in the planning, alignment, and execution of the development and delivery of high-risk, highly complex programs across the full product lifecycle
Ensure coordinated execution and the delivery of products that meet defined requirements and adhere to the highest quality standards
Serve as the primary liaison across all departments, with responsibility for proactive risk management and effective mitigation strategies
Identify and recommend alternative solutions to resolve conflicts, constraints, and competing priorities
Act as the primary interface for stakeholders, providing regular progress reports and clear briefings on overall program status
Support and contribute to our systems and tools administration (Jira, Confluence, PowerBI, Monday.Com), improving overall performance and business outcomes
We are looking forward to
University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or a comparable field, combined with proven experience in program and/or project management, including risk management in complex environments
Proven track of technical abilities to implement occasional updates in tool administration and systems integration, using scripting and automation. The ideal candidate demonstrates a deep understanding of how to connect tools and workflows effectively, ensuring scalable, reliable, and user-friendly solutions across the organization.
Strong technical foundation with a solid understanding of project management methodologies and end-to-end development lifecycles; certifications in Project, Program, Risk Management and/or Agile methodologies (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, Scrum) are highly desirable
Demonstrated ability to plan, structure, and execute programs effectively, with a high level of attention to detail and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and environments.
Fluent English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to interact confidently and effectively across all organizational levels
Strong interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to facilitate collaboration, mediate conflicts, and work independently with minimal supervision.
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.
Skills Required
- University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or a comparable field
- Proven experience in program and/or project management
- Strong technical foundation with understanding of project management methodologies
- Certifications in Project, Program, Risk Management and/or Agile methodologies
- Fluent English (written and spoken)
Thales Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thales and has not been reviewed or approved by Thales.
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans with employer contributions and matches, profit sharing, and share purchase opportunities are emphasized across multiple regions. These elements are positioned as competitive components of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO that increases with tenure, paid holidays, and paid military, maternity, and paternity leave are described. This breadth supports work–life balance across locations.
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Flexible Benefits — Hybrid work options, flexible schedules, and parental supports such as childcare benefits and leave for sick children are available in several markets. Flexibility is presented as a core part of the employee experience.
Thales Insights
What We Do
Thales is a global high technology leader investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust, which is vital to the development of our societies. The company provides solutions, services and products that help its customers – businesses, organisations and states – in the defence, aeronautics, space, transportation and digital identity and security markets to fulfil their critical missions, by placing humans at the heart of the decision-making process.
