Engineering Deliver Manager

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Engineering Delivery Manager

As the Engineering Delivery Manager (EDM) you are the technical manager of the project ensuring on-time on-budget and high-quality delivery of complex engineering systems. You will orchestrate multi-disciplinary teams enforce best-in-class processes and drive strategic alignment between technical execution and business objectives.

Your mission is built in three pillars:

Excellence Upholding world-class technical standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Discipline Structuring workflows mitigating risks and maintaining unwavering focus on cost/schedule/quality.

Leadership Inspiring teams fostering collaboration and steering stakeholders toward shared success.

Key responsibilities:

1. Strategic Technical Leadership

• Define and own the engineering delivery strategy ensuring alignment with project constraints and Thales global standards.
• Develop a clear roadmap for engineering activities balancing innovation with practical execution.
• Champion Agile and process-driven methodologies tailoring them to maximize efficiency and quality.

2. Execution with Discipline

• Break down project scope into actionable work packages allocating resources budgets and timelines while proactively managing risks and opportunities.
• Monitor progress with data-driven KPIs ensuring transparency and timely adjustments to stay on track.
• Guarantee technical compliance: Verify that all designs (hardware/software) meet functional requirements and specifications without compromise.

3. Stakeholder & Team Leadership

• Unify cross-functional teams (engineers subcontractors customers) under a shared vision fostering accountability trust and collaboration.
• Serve as the primary technical interface for the project managers and design authorities translating complex challenges into clear action plans.
• Mentor and develop engineers providing constructive feedback and supporting their growth within Thales competency frameworks.

4. Financial & Risk Management

• Oversee the financial health of technical activities ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints.
• Anticipate and mitigate risks (technical schedule cost) with proactive contingency planning.
• Create a competitive advantage by managing risk identifying opportunities and fostering continuous improvement

We are looking forward to:

Technical & Professional Expertise

Education: Bachelors or Masters in Engineering (Electronics/Telecommunications preferred).

Experience:

• 7 years in technical project management or multi-disciplinary engineering leadership.
• Proven ability to deliver complex high-stakes projects in defense aerospace or security sectors.
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies system/software architecture and IVVQ (Integration Verification Validation Qualification).

Language Skills: Fluent English (mandatory); French/Dutch (strong plus).

Core Competencies

Pursuit of Excellence:

• High standards for technical delivery with a focus on innovation quality and continuous improvement.
• Problem-solving mindset always seeking optimal solutions to technical challenges.

Discipline & Structure:

• Ability to break down complexity into structured plans enforce processes and hold teams accountable.
• Resilience in fast-paced environments with competing priorities.

Leadership & Influence:

• Command respect and drive alignment among diverse stakeholders (engineers customers executives).
• Inspire teams with clarity adaptability and a results-driven approach.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in multi-cultural multi-disciplinary teams.

• Clear concise and persuasive communication in both technical and business contexts.

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 81000 employees on five continents. The Group is investing in digital and deep tech innovations Big Data artificial intelligence connectivity cybersecurity and quantum technology to build a future we can all trust.

For more than 20 years Thales has pursued a robust corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy based on the highest international standards. The principles behind this policy are now captured in the companys purpose of building a future we can all trust which was adopted in 2020.

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