Engineering Delivery Manager

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.

Responsibilities :

• Team Leadership & Technical Direction
  • Lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers to deliver engineering solutions ensuring team capabilities align with customer expectations.
  • Provide direction expert advice mentoring and workflow management including task prioritization and resource coordination to achieve project objectives and milestones.
  • Provide technical guidance to engineering teams in line with the agreed architecture ensuring both effectiveness and adherence to customer requirements.
  • Provide functional encompassing the Thales Performance Management framework management for reporting delivery roles
  • Promote knowledge sharing ensuring work products are sufficiently documented for reuse across projects.
• Project & Process Management
  • Oversee the timely delivery of artifacts and releases in line with program milestones.
  • Facilitate and lead technical reviews workshops peer reviews and project reviews as required by the program.
  • Ensure delivery in accordance with Thales processes and practices actively contributing to their continuous improvement
  • Support discipline managers in defining and tailoring applicable processes practices and tools for the project
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
  • Communicate analyse plan and report as necessary to align team capabilities with customer requirements
  • Ensure clear and effective communication (both written and verbal) with internal and external customers
  • Manage customer scope in line with the approved baseline and schedule
  • Manage customer expectations and provide support during requirements analysis proposing and negotiating mutually beneficial (win-win) solutions
• Risk Quality & Reporting
  • Identify and assess risks propose effective solutions execute mitigation actions and report on outcomes cost savings and residual risks
  • Define and maintain metrics to monitor progress measure performance identify issues early and support informed decision-making to ensure successful delivery
  • Prepare and lead monthly Technical and Financial Reviews (TFR) sessions and support the Work Package review process
• Commercial & Bid Support
  • Support bid activities and contribute to the preparation and review of engineering cost estimates for modification proposals to the functional baseline

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering Computer Science IT or other relevant qualification

Essential Experience

• Solid experience of managing the development of real time distributed complex software centric solutions in a safety critical environment (10 years)
• A recognised leader with solid experience in managing multi-skilled global engineering teams and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment
• Solid knowledge and experience in Systems Engineering lifecycle (eg. EIA632 ISO/IEC15288)
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders across a complex environment
• Solid experience in upskilling and training new engineers
• Strong experience using Earned Value Management Work Package Control and reporting with exposure to scheduling tools (MS Project Primavera etc.)
• Financial / budgetary management of engineering work packages or tasks
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders including Project Engineering Delivery Managers Product Owners Technical Design Authorities Speciality engineers and the engineering team under management.
• Collaboration tools including Jira Confluence etc.

Desirable:

• Air Traffic Management domain expertise (inc. standards such as ICAO Eurocontrol AIDC)
• Experience in product delivery using agile methodologies like Lean methods (including PDCA Kanban Value-Stream Mapping). Prior experience working in an framework is a bonus

General/Special Requirements

GENERAL

• Assist in ensuring a harmonious work environment in all departments that you are working with by upholding Thales key values.
• An advocate for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
• An advocate for diversity and inclusion who will be actively involved in implementing change initiatives to achieve our diversity goals
• An advocate for a culture of continuous improvement
• An advocate for Accountability transparency and curiosity
• Comply with all relevant company Occupational Health Safety and Environmental policies and framework and work practices with the intent of preventing or minimising accidental exposures to self colleagues visitors and/or the environment and to ensure a safe work practises at all times.
• Comply with all relevant Company policies and procedures.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Be eligible for Security Clearance from the Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs (CAT2)
• Occasional international travel may be required

At Thales were committed to fostering a workplace where respect trust collaboration and passion drive everything we do. Here youll feel empowered to bring your best self thrive in a supportive culture and love the work you do. Join us and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference for a safer greener and more inclusive world.