Solution Development Manager C5ISRT

This role is Hybrid Ottawa Ontario Canada

Solution Development Manager C5ISRT

Position Summary

As the Solution Development Manager in the C5ISRT Defence domain you will play a pivotal role in defining and delivering cutting-edge cyber-secured defence solutions. This leadership position involves driving technical strategy capture management and solution architecture to position Thales as a trusted partner in next-generation defence capabilities.

You will establish and lead multidisciplinary teams ensuring seamless collaboration between engineering cybersecurity and business stakeholders to develop innovative resilient and mission-critical solutions. A key aspect of the role is shaping Thaless product and solution roadmap aligning technical excellence with customer needs while maintaining rigorous technical governance and cyber assurance.

Beyond solution delivery you will nurture talent build technical capabilities and foster a culture of innovation and adaptability in a rapidly evolving defence and cyber landscape. Success in this role requires strategic leadership strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to influence at all levelsensuring Thales remains at the forefront of secure interoperable and future-ready C5ISRT systems.

If you thrive in high-impact environments possess deep technical and cybersecurity expertise and are passionate about leading transformative defence solutions this role offers the opportunity to shape the future of Thaless C5ISRT capabilities while driving customer-centric innovation with integrity and excellence.

Regulatory Compliance Requirement

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and/or the US the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Technical Capture & Delivery of C5ISR Solutions

Responsible for capture shaping across C5ISRT programs by:

• defining integrated solution architectures across defence domains
• driving alignment of platforms into a cohesive digital battlespace
• architecture leadership across cyber data and secure infrastructures
• engaging with NATO stakeholders to ensure interoperability and future-aligned solutions
• delivering with local teams in coordination with BLs and engineering
• supporting capability development and industrial team formation

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Establish and lead cross-functional technical teams (including cyber and information assurance experts) encompassing local staff remote resources and external partners.
• Foster a collaborative high-performance culture with a focus on technical excellence innovation and knowledge sharing within and beyond the engineering community.

Product & Portfolio Contribution

• Partner with business line product management and solution architects to ensure solutions and products are cyber-assured and reflect current and anticipated customer requirements.
• Influence operational and strategic direction for product portfolio evolution including secure-by-design principles.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Defence customers industrial partners internal/external cyber authorities and Thales leaders.
• Act as Thales representative in industry or customer forums for both technical solution and cyber engineering matters.

Governance & Delivery

• Ensure compliance with Thales project engineering and cyber security standards and bid governance in all capture and solution development activity.
• Drive technical and cyber risk management solution robustness and operational excellence.

Minimum Requirements

• Extensive experience in technical leadership and cyber engineering roles ideally in Defence (C5ISRT or related domains).
• Demonstrated experience as a technical authority community leader or discipline head within complex high-security environments.
• Strong background in cyber security integration technical governance and best practice implementation.
• Skilled at developing teams coaching technical talent and driving professional discipline growth.
• Deep knowledge of Defence customer needs procurement and cyber security compliance.
• Excellent communication influencing and stakeholder engagement.
• Bachelors degree in engineering Computer Science Cyber Security Defence Studies or related field; advanced degrees and professional certifications in Cyber Security (e.g. CISSP CISM etc.) preferred.

Special Position Requirements

• 40 Hours per week during Core Business Hours Monday-Friday.
• Occasional domestic or international travel will be required which will include access to government facilities and assets including naval vessels

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target is between Total Target Cash (TTC) $175000 $200000 -$225000 CAD Annual.

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls 5within this range is also dependent on other factors including but not limited to the employees career path history competencies skills and performance as well as the companys annual salary budget the customers program requirements and the companys internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation depending on circumstances not related to an applicants status protected by local state or federal law.

We use artificial intelligenceenabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery résumé matching and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description. All hiring decisions including candidate evaluation selection and disposition are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

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( provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents including the following:

Company paid Extended Health Dental HSA Life AD&D Short-term Disability Cancer Care Program travel insurance Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP DCPP TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP with no vesting period.

Company paid holidays vacation days and paid sick leave.

Voluntary Life AD&D Critical Illness Long-Term Disability.

Employee Discounts on home auto and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.