Senior Head of Operations Segment SMM

Hengelo - Netherlands

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 25-08-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Hengelo Netherlands

About your future job

Main tasks:

Support the PSM as first line deputy with supervising the projects & bids

support the PSM in achieving the MYB and SBP targets in particular the EBIT target. Closely monitor the EAC performance of the projects and propose mitigations and compensations for any EAC increase
managing the R&O and tracking and coordinating the actions plans to mitigate risks and realize opportunities for projects & bids
monitor the solidity actuality and achievability of the schedules in projects and bids anticipate resource issues and alert in a pro-active manner
reinforce the coordination between purchasing supply chain engineering and finance in the execution of the projects and delivery of the products and make sure the different plannings in the relevant discipline tooling are aligned and up to date
coordinate the overall ramp-up plan within the segment and identity issues bottlenecks and propose action plans. Make sure that the ramp up of the BBs is in place to support the multi sensor ramp up.
Support the projects by identifying weaknesses in our processes or tooling and propose improvement actions with the HoD
Support the PLM and product teams with the cost reduction actions for the NS50GM200 SM400 and Gatekeeper Mk2.
Ensure coordination in between the Segment and other Operation Departments and manages Segment Search Radar assigned Inventory.

Short Term Task:

Support Radar Core Processing with the action plans to improve the efficiency. Propose alternatives to gain quick wins
Support the project team GM200 MM/C in stabilizing the standard configuration and secure the handover to series production
Subject to BL SRA approval Secure the launch in time for the GM200 MM/C block 2 development to secure continuous production in 2027 and beyond
Support the project team SM400 blk2 in the early stages of the development definition of the product. Make sure the critical sub-assemblies and BBs are qualified in time for the series production.
Support the project team NS50 in finalizing the qualification of the NS50 and support the transfer to series production
Support the Smart L MM team in the development launch and obsolescence treatment and production of the series

Why youd be a good match

Academic degree in the disciplines such as business administration business information science or finance.
Work experience: established leader with a track record of achieving business results achieving organization growth in an international environment.
Most relevant skills: project management reporting service delivery management sales & operations planning business modelling organization transformation etc.
Have excellent leadership skills;
Are strong in motivating and structuring members of all levels;
communication skills;
Are fluent in English;

Whats 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 organization 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 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). Yes really.

LR 11 VKG 90

Interested

Reach out for more information to our Talent Acquisition Partner Gerlof Jan Heck via 31 (0) or

Or apply directly Then click on the button to show your interest.

To ensure that we are a good match we can ask you to participate in an assessment.

#LI-GH1

Required Experience:

Director

Location: Hengelo NetherlandsAbout your future jobMain tasks:Support the PSM as first line deputy with supervising the projects & bidssupport the PSM in achieving the MYB and SBP targets in particular the EBIT target. Closely monitor the EAC performance of the projects and propose mitigations and co...