More than 85,000 colleagues worldwide work at Thales daily to make the world safer. In the Netherlands, Thales employs 3,500 people, of which approximately 350 are in Thales Huizen (Amsterdam per August).

Here, we hold a leading position in the field of critical radio and network communication, as well as Command & Control systems for defense applications and civil organizations.

At Thales Huizen, we deliver advanced, reliable network and security solutions worldwide under the name "SOTAS." Our systems guarantee optimal communication, even under extreme conditions, enabling crucial decisions. Installation in vehicles and customer support are also carried out from Thales Huizen. The site Huizen will move to Amsterdam in 2026.

The Team

Within the Supply Chain & Services department (approximately 75 FTE), we are looking for an Industrial Project Manager.

The department includes the following disciplines:

• Procurement & Tactical Buying

• Industrial Engineering, Improvements & Data Management

• Supply Chain Management & Production

• Service Delivery & Service Operations

The Role

The Industrial Project Manager focusses on two main aspects: Production & Process Technology Manager (PPTM) and Transfer of Production/Maintenance Manager.

As PPTM you are involved throughout the full product lifecycle. During the proposal phase, you work closely with the Industrial Architect to prepare industrialization budget estimates and define the target Supply Chain setup. Based on type of product, this setup can also be external. From the earliest product stages, you:

• Define suitable production processes, considering industrial constraints and requirements while complying with safety, environmental, and operational regulations.

• Lead maturity assessments for the introduction of new equipment into production.

During the design phase, you work closely with development teams in a co-engineering environment to embed industrial requirements early. You focus on recurring cost targets and technical choices that support repeatable, reproducible processes.

You oversee the introduction of new products into production. Together with the Manager Supply Chain, you ensure the right Supply Chain is in place, manufacturing data is available, and the required production and test capabilities are ready. You define the required skills and ensure teams are properly trained and prepared.

In addition, you drive production preparation and continuous improvement across key industrial deliverables, including:

• Industrialization plans

• Introduction schedules

• Identification of production constraints

• Process improvements and related deliverables

Transfer of Production / Maintenance Manager (ToX)

Production and maintenance activities may take place internally or externally, across Thales sites, suppliers, or customer locations in the Netherlands and abroad.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage end-to-end production and/or maintenance transfers (ToX), ensuring structured and controlled transitions between Thales sites, suppliers, and customer locations

• Define and execute transfer plans covering ramp-up and ramp-down phases, ensuring industrial readiness before execution

• Safeguard knowledge transfer, ensuring critical production and maintenance expertise is properly captured, transferred, and embedded at the receiving site

• Ensure continuity of operations by securing processes, tooling, documentation, manufacturing data, and trained personnel

• Identify, assess, and mitigate industrial risks related to quality, delivery, capacity, and operational disruption

• Coordinate multidisciplinary stakeholders (engineering, supply chain, industrial engineering, quality, suppliers, and customers) through strong transversal leadership

• Ensure successful handover into stable, repeatable, and compliant production or maintenance operations

About You

You are an experienced professional (HBO/WO level) with a background in Electronics, Industrial Engineering, or Production Technology and proven record of stakeholder management in a complex and dynamic context. You combine technical expertise with strong leadership and organizational skills. You bring knowledge of financial management and planning related to product introductions.

You are used to working in fast-paced environments where multitasking, adaptability, and sound decision-making are essential. You build strong relationships across multidisciplinary and international environments. You communicate clearly, adapt easily to different audiences, and align stakeholders with diverse interests and expertise within all levels of the organization.

Your leadership style is modern and empowering: you create engagement, encourage ownership, and help teams perform at their best in dynamic settings. You are comfortable leading through influence, driving change across functions and locations, and bringing people together around shared goals.

You work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including:

• Engineering Development Managers (hardware/software)

• Suppliers in the Netherlands and internationally

• Colleagues across departments, ranging from sales and project management to production and warehousing.

You Possess

• Experience with electronic (sub-)assembly development cycles in both hardware and software environments

• Experience with lean manufacturing (Lean Black Belt is a plus) and have a passion for improvement

• Knowledge of industrialization processes and product introduction methods

• Strong professional English skills; Dutch is a plus

• Strong interpersonal skills

• The ability to work effectively in an international environment

• Willingness to travel internationally when needed to support transfers, suppliers, customer projects, and cooperation across Thales sites

What's in it for you

• A 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 organisation, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills.

• Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe.

• A comfortable work space 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 personalise 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).

Interested?
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Security Requirements
In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. Some vacancies may require a security clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service.