Customer Project Manager ( CPM ) – Search Radars
Posted: Oct 19, 2025
Job Description
Location: Hengelo, NetherlandsAbout Your Future JobAs Customer Project Manager – Search Radars you are responsible for setting up and executing Customer Projects in close cooperation with your project team and the Product Project Manager. You are allocated to the segment Surveillance & Multi-Mission and you report to the Head of Operations Manager (HOSO) of the Segment.As a Customer Project Manager you will help scope and define projects, and deliver products in compliance with customer requests. You will drive forward projects by managing time, quality and project profitability and by ensuring customer satisfactionWhy you'd be a good matchYou have proven experience of working in a technical environment and have affinity with technical products. As Customer Project Manager you:Have relevant experience in Project Management (managing complex projects)Can negotiate with demanding customersHave a good skillset in project management methodsCan manage complex situations in a multi-disciplinary environmentHave excellent leadership skillsAre strong in motivating and organizing project team members.Have excellent communication skills and are able to communicate effectively on different levels in the organizationAre fluent in EnglishIPMA certifications is a plus.What's In It For YouA challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas.Room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regard to technical, commercial or international skills. Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe. A comfortable workspace in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance.You can usually work where and when you want to be able to do your work as well and efficiently as possible. Within Thales we implement hybrid working, where you can, for example, work from home two days a week if your role allows it.A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade days off for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.40 days off per year (PTO).Level of responsibilityLR 09 VKG 70Interested?Reach out for more information to our Talent Acquisition Partner Gerlof Jan Heck, via gerlofjan.heck@thalesgroup.com or +31 (0) 638697390.Would you like to apply directly? Then click on the link to show your interest.To ensure that we are a good match, we can ask you to participate in an assessment.
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