Project Manager (Card Design)
ThalesAbout the role
Position Summary
Austin, Texas, USA Hybrid
Thales is looking for a Project Manager who has two key responsibilities, to help procure new business and to deliver secure credentials (i.e. Government Issued Identity documents/cards) to customers.
Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Must have U.S. or Dual Citizenship and be able to obtain post-hire clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investments in the U.S. (CFIUS) and Department of Justice.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Be a key contributor to the pre-sales process when the company bids on jurisdiction’s RFPs including the following: Write and facilitate technical proposal content, create physical samples, present technical solutions to customers and be the single point of contact owning the credential solution.
Take ownership of the delivery of secure credentials (Driver’s License/ passport) once a customer contract is established, including the following: project managing the design, implementation, and manufacturing of the products with customer approval milestones, while ensuring customer technical requirements are met.
Maintain a relationship with the customer and provide reports, informational workshops, and support throughout the contract duration.
Provides general education to the market with an emphasis on driving innovation and adoption of new technologies that make secure credentials stronger.
Monitor the market trends and continuously evolve the proposal offer to stay competitive.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in technical field of study, or in lieu of a degree, at least 5 years of related project management work experience and / or education as equivalency.
3+ years of experience with bid management relating to Request for Proposals (RFPs).
3+ years of experience managing technical projects where a technical product or physical product was delivered to a customer.
3+ years of experience leading meetings and workshops, planning timelines, and managing priorities, with both external and internal stakeholders, both domestically and internationally.
3+ years of experience in pre-sales activities including, but not limited to preparing proposals, conducting demonstrations to potential customers, and estimating costs.
3+ years of experience tracking and communicating project status, which includes hosting project meetings on a periodic basis and documenting the status from each project contributor.
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
Travel: estimated between 25% to 55% annual travel to customer locations and internal Thales sites, with some international travel required.
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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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