Location: Irvine, United States of America
Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.
PMO Practitioner | New Graduate
Irvine, CA (Hybrid)
Position Summary
Thales is looking for a
PMO Practitioner - New Graduate to provide administrative support by coordinating, preparing and maintaining various Program Management deliverables using various tools, i.e., schedules, reports, KPIs, agendas, forms, templates, guides, lists, etc.
In this position, you will also assist with program data and requirements conducting work with the highest ethical standards, transparency and compliance with all applicable laws.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Coordinate, prepare and maintain various Program Management deliverables, i.e., schedules, reports, workload, agendas, forms, templates, guides and lists using various tools (i.e., SAP, Primavera, APPEAL, PowerBI, etc.).
- Produce, analyze and maintain various KPIs, e.g., Active Customers attributes, Labor utilization hours, Primavera baselining frequency, PCO Kanban and Agenda, etc.
- Coordinate and prepare for program closer or transition to AGS; Provide backfill coverage when a PMO person is out-of-office; Organize/maintain network folders and eTols, training materials, forms/templates and guides.
- Assist PMO and PM prepare for Manage Project 5.2 audits (internal and external) by assembling and organizing audit data; Support PMO and PM with Product & Project Efficiency (PPE) updates using the APPEAL tool.
- Create various types of Purchase Requisitions and Service Entry Sheets for PMO and PM personnel; Facilitate/ensure AC delivery data is kept up-to-date, i.e., work with PMs and follow hardware delivery shifts in order to question the impact on associated AC deliveries. Coordinate with PDS to ensure the AC delivery data is accurate in SAP.
- Support other back-office program support duties, i.e., action items, action items follow-up, meeting minutes, etc.; Performs other PM/PMO ad-hoc support duties upon request.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field with a minimum of 1-4+ years of relevant work experience or a MBA or related field with 0-2+ years of relevant work experience.
- Proficient in using MS Office applications, i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams; Possess technical aptitude to learn and work with software tools used by PMO (i.e., SAP, Primavera, APPEAL, PowerBI, etc.).
- Apply effective data analytics, i.e., retrieve, organize and analyze information from various sources; Tackle basic problems, establish facts, work with a team to implement effective solutions and follow-up.
- Write reports and business correspondences; Effectively present information and respond to inquiries; Solve basic problems in a practical manner.
- Interpret a variety of basic instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form; Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Must be driven to complete tasks with some schedule challenges.
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
- Schedule: Core business hour Monday to Friday. May be eligible for 9/80 work schedule. May occasionally be required to work outside core business hours.
- Physical Environment: Typical office environment.
- Travel: Less than 10% travel, as needed.
- Regulatory Compliance Requirements: None.
What We Offer
The anticipated TTC range for this role is $72,684.00 - 131,868.00 USD Annual. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.
Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
- Elective Health and Dental plans.
- Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period.
- Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
- Company provided Life Insurance.
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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.
Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. Thales is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please contact us at talentacquisition@us.thalesgroup.com.
The reference Total Target Compensation(TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between
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.
(For Internal candidate, if you need more information, please reach out to your HR Shared Service, 1st Point)
Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
- Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period
- Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
- Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program
