East Coast Operations Manager

4 weeks ago

Halifax Nova Scotia BB, Nova Scotia, Canada Thales Full time

Location: Halifax - Wilkinson, Canada

In 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.

This position is Halifax Hybrid.

East Coast Operations Manager

Position Summary

Thales is looking to hire an East Coast Operations Manager who will be responsible and accountable to the Service Delivery Manager for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Thales Halifax Office(s), its personnel, and project activities conducted from this location for the maintenance of Marine Vessels on the East Coast. Responsible for developing and maintaining coastal relationships with Industry, DND, FMF and the RCN. Responsible to meet contracted Key Performance Indicators (KPI) requirements in accordance with the awarded contract requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Developing and maintaining the East Coast Operations Plan for supporting maintenance activities of marine vessels including Managing the Thales footprint in Halifax, NS; Aligning the East Coast Operations; Managing use of Industry on the East Coast; and A waterfront plan incorporating waterfront management principles.
  • Planning, coordinating and managing East Coast activities; Leading the East Coast Integrated Project Team (IPT) for awarded projects; Developing and maintaining the East Coast Strategic Operations Plan; Liaising with the East Coast operational authorities to develop combined readiness tracking models.
  • Receiving and transitioning East Coast ships into service; Interfacing with the FMF to develop and maintain good working relationships on the East Coast; Ensuring Senior Management remain informed of significant events occurring on the East Coast; Supporting the Procurement Manager with establishing and maintaining a subcontractor base on the East Coast.
  • Working with coastal stakeholders to refine the AJISS hybrid model and determine work assignment agreements with FMF; Supporting the LCMM and Engineering Manager in managing and maintaining the coastal Engineering presence for awarded contracts; Supporting the Thales National Director of Public Affairs & Communications in liaison with local media; Liaise and coordinate with Senior Management, Canada and Thales HR to ensure a recruiting plan is developed and executed in line with coastal requirements.
  • Manage designated vessel maintenance and repair activities involving various stakeholders and Thales personnel ensuring all duties are fulfilled as required; Ensuring program objectives relating to scope, cost, time, safety and quality are achieved, meeting contracted KPIs and other performance measures in accordance with the awarded contract requirements.
  • Foster Enterprise values and develop relationships with industry, DND, FMF and the RCN; Supervising (planning, organizing, leading, managing and supporting) subcontractors and project support team personnel to achieve agreed outcomes within delegated authorities and responsibilities.
  • Ensuring the project teams execute all required activities prior to the commencement of maintenance execution, including planning meetings, subcontractor Kick-off meetings, authorization of purchase requisitions and issuing of purchase orders, etc.
  • Oversee all maintenance execution activities for designated maintenance periods to ensure material readiness objectives for the platforms are being achieved; Ensuring that issues are resolved at the lowest level and escalated to the Service Delivery Manager as required.
  • People Management
  • Provide oversight and direction to a team of employees within the Service Delivery department in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures.
  • Health, Safety & Environment
  • Comply with and ensure compliance of others to all relevant HS&E legislative requirements, policies, procedures and framework with the intent of preventing or minimizing accidental exposures to self, colleagues, visitors and/or the environment.
  • Promote Thales’s Health, Safety and Environmental programs by demonstrating HS&E Leadership in a professional and supportive manner.
Key Requirements
  • Possess an Engineering Degree or 3-year technical diploma in a marine technical field from a recognized university or college program or certified as a technologist by a recognized provincial, state or federal (national) licensing body in a relevant field or has a former member of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Head of Department qualification as a Marine System Engineer (MS ENG HOD) or Naval Combat System (NCS ENG HOD); and have a minimum of 10 years of experience in the last 15 years in the management of vessel maintenance or engineering; or
  • Possess a minimum of 14 years of experience in the management of vessel maintenance or engineering in the last 20 years;
  • Experience in the supervision of teams undertaking maintenance activities; experience interfacing between various internal/external stakeholders; Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple priorities. Experience within procurement, finance, project management or warehouse environments desirable.
  • Accreditation as a Certified Practicing Project Manager or equivalent is advantageous.
Physical Demands
  • Predominantly office based, but will also be required to work onboard Naval Vessels, or remotely (including from home).
  • Will be required to undertake inspections, including confined space entry, on Naval ships involving bending and twisting. Tasks may also require working at heights.
  • Must meet all federal government requirements to access Canadian government facilities, including naval dockyards.
What We Offer
  • 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.
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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 Enhanced Reliability security clearance. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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