Lead-Engineering Operations & Automation Lead

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments institutions and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space cybersecurity and digital identity were driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

Automation & Digital Transformation

• Identify design and implement automation opportunities across Engineering Operations to reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiency.
• Develop automated workflows using Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate Power Apps) VBA or similar automation tools.
• Build self-service dashboards and reporting solutions using Power BI and Excel automation.
• Partner with Digital IT and Engineering teams to implement scalable automation solutions.
• Evaluate and leverage AI-enabled tools (Microsoft Copilot Power BI AI capabilities Power Automate AI Builder etc.) to simplify operational processes.
• Drive standardization of operational processes and eliminate repetitive manual activities.
• Establish KPIs to measure automation benefits including productivity gains cycle-time reduction and quality improvements.

Workload and Workforce analysis:

• Partner with Unit Managers for:
  • Demand forecasting
  • Capacity planning
• Drive data-driven insights to support decision-making.
• Automate reporting using advanced Excel / Power BI. Automate recurring operational reports using Power BI Excel VBA SQL or Power Platform.

Process Improvement & Compliance:

• Identify process inefficiencies and propose continuous improvement initiatives within the Engineering Operations function.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards regulatory policies and audit requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with governance frameworks and reporting cadence.
• Lead Lean Continuous Improvement and automation initiatives across Engineering Operations.
• Simplify existing business processes through digitalization and workflow optimization.
• Document and standardize operational processes to improve consistency and scalability.

Process Improvement

• Lead Lean Continuous Improvement and automation initiatives across Engineering Operations.
• Simplify existing business processes through digitalization and workflow optimization.
• Document and standardize operational processes to improve consistency and scalability.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a single point of operations ownership for assigned Engineering operations activities.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders (Finance Procurement Unit Managers).
• Drive accountability across distributed teams.

Skills Required

• 7-12 years of Proven experience in business process automation
• Strong experience in:
  • Prebilling / revenue operations
  • Contract & PO lifecycle
• ERP systems (SAPByD preferred others acceptable)
• Advanced Excel (Macros Automation Data modeling)
• Strong analytical mindset storytelling with data
• Ability to interpret contract terms commercially
• High ownership and execution rigor

Good to have

• PowerBI skills
• Experience managing teams
• Exposure to engineering or IT services organizations

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