Work Package Manager, Hengelo

Akkodis

is a global leader in the engineering and R&D consulting market - we bring digital and engineering solutions together, creating a smarter future for everyone.

Akkodis'

50,000+ engineers and digital experts are spread among 30 global locations. Our success (€4 billion annual revenue) is built upon extensive cross-industry experience of more than 38 years.

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.

We are looking for a Work Package Manager to join Akkodis team in Hengelo, the Netherlands.

As an Engineering Work Package Management Role within Thales, you will be responsible for:

Work Package Organisation and Planning

Author the Work Package Description with the WP team based on the project structure regarding the entity/Customer requirements

Identify deliverables, milestones and interdependencies with other WP’s

Establish the schedule and the estimates based on a viable solution, and identify the necessary resources and their availability

Initialise the risk and opportunity register and the work package baseline using the relevant key project tools

Where applicable obtain commitments from suppliers

Work Package Launch

Establish a network diagram and a detailed schedule which is aligned with the project master schedule

Define the cost structure, resource profiles, supplier selection and the relevant metrics to monitor the WP

Write relevant plans within the WP scope

Work Package Execution

Achieve the objectives of the Work Package and take the necessary management actions to correct any deviation from the baseline or objectives

Identifying and solving issues, managing the risks and opportunities and performing mitigation activities

Work Package Monitoring and Control

Review document, specifications, schedule and estimate files using peers where necessary

Update the schedule, risk&opportunities register, the ETC&EAC

Consolidate the work package dashboard and lead progress meetings

Report as per the PMP and elevate to the PM any variances or key issues

Quality of Deliverables

The WPM is responsible for the quality of the delivered products, services and documentation within the project committed time and budget and within the scope of the work package

The WPM ensures that all configuration items within the WP scope are managed (could be done by a configuration manager)

Key Stakeholder Relations

Lead the team and/or suppliers involved to perform the work package and ensures the respect of all commitments

Participate and input to all relevant project reviews as specified in the PMP

Act, where required, as PM delegate to the Client.

Act, where required, as the Thales representative for sub-contracted work

Capture of Lessons Learned

The WPM must collect, analyse and synthesise the strengths and weaknesses during the performance of the work package, propose recommendations for improvement and record these as prescribed in the PMP

Work Package Closure

The WPM must ensure that all the commitments taken in his work package description sheet have been honoured by collating all WP data, costs and estimates, recording them and then organise a closure review

About you:

Graduated with a Master of Engineering, Computer Science or any relevant field in University, and you have significant experience in project management

Appreciate to be a team-player and enjoy collaborative work (co‑engineering)

Are recognised as a self‑motivated leader, willing to engage and develop your team using collaborative work and challenging approaches

Are analytical, dynamic and autonomous

You are an effective communicator

You know how to use your skills to plan, organise teams, and guarantee the follow‑up of engineering projects by respecting deadlines, costs and quality with a clear vision of risks and opportunities

Good knowledge of subcontract and work package management

Proven experience in coordination of various technical activities

Know how to produce synthetic and quality reports

Outstanding problem‑solving skills and a passion to solve hard problems

Demonstrate knowledge in financial, workload plan and risks management

You are familiar with bidding process

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