Program Manager

Thales is hiring a Program Manager. Level rates it ; you can apply on Thales.

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On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions Cloud Infrastructure, program management and stakeholder management among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a senior role.
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Program Manager leading the delivery of sovereign cloud and digital infrastructure capabilities for defence outcomes.

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At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – driving this technology are our people.

It takes talented people to build and power the systems and solutions that communities depend on every day. So, we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

Thales Australia’s Secure Communications & Information Systems (SIX) business is a strategic domain delivering sovereign, secure capabilities to the Australian Defence Force.

Working from Canberra on Ngunnawal Country, you will lead the delivery, performance and growth of a strategically significant Secure Communications and Information Systems (SIX) program, delivering sovereign cloud and digital infrastructure capabilities that support critical Australian Defence outcomes.

Lead the delivery and growth of ICT programs supporting critical Defence outcomes.
Drive program performance across safety, quality, schedule, cost, risk and customer satisfaction.
Build trusted relationships with Defence customers and key stakeholders, acting as a strategic delivery partner.
Lead and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary program workforce in a complex matrix environment.
Ensure strong governance, commercial performance and contractual compliance across the program lifecycle.

On day one, you will bring:

Proven experience leading cloud, infrastructure or technology programs in Defence, Government or similarly complex environments.
Strong understanding of cloud and digital infrastructure
Strong commercial acumen with experience managing contracts, budgets, forecasting, risk and program performance.
Understanding of Defence governance frameworks, ASDEFCON and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Technology or a related discipline.

As part of our commitment, we offer:

Competitive remuneration + Super + Bonus + Medical Insurance
ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment
Recognised leader in reservist employee support
Veterans Leave
Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS
Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
Modernised Paid Parental Leave
Novated Lease options
Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work
Personal & professional training development opportunities
Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner
Access to a network of the best people (A Noble Prize winner on our staff list!)
And much more!

Good to Know

A NV 1 Defence security clearance is required for this role; applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.

Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/. In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role.

The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and (role dependent) medical checks.

It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

How we rate this

Program Manager at Thales rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Program Manager is an open job at Thales.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Rydalmere.
The job was posted on October 25, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Thales. Apply on Thales

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Program ManagementStakeholder ManagementContract ManagementDefence GovernanceCloud Infrastructure

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Tell me about a project where program management was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where stakeholder management was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where contract management was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where defence governance was part of your work. What did you do?
Walk me through how you've used Cloud Infrastructure in your day-to-day work.

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