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In a world characterised by uncertainties, we ensure that our customers, partners and employees can pursue new paths with confidence. For a future we can all trust.\nSay HI* - to your career as\nEngineering Delivery Manager\nAs 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.\nYour mission is built in three pillars:\nExcellence - Upholding world-class technical standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.\nDiscipline - Structuring workflows, mitigating risks, and maintaining unwavering focus on cost/schedule/quality.\nLeadership - Inspiring teams, fostering collaboration, and steering stakeholders toward shared success.\nKey responsibilities:\n1. Strategic Technical Leadership\nDefine and own the engineering delivery strategy, ensuring alignment with project constraints and Thales’ global standards.\nDevelop a clear roadmap for engineering activities, balancing innovation with practical execution.\nChampion Agile and process-driven methodologies, tailoring them to maximize efficiency and quality.\n2. Execution with Discipline\nBreak down project scope into actionable work packages, allocating resources, budgets, and timelines while proactively managing risks and opportunities.\nMonitor progress with data-driven KPIs, ensuring transparency and timely adjustments to stay on track.\nGuarantee technical compliance: Verify that all designs (hardware/software) meet functional requirements and specifications without compromise.\n3. Stakeholder & Team Leadership\nUnify cross-functional teams (engineers, subcontractors, customers) under a shared vision, fostering accountability, trust, and collaboration.\nServe as the primary technical interface for the project managers, and design authorities, translating complex challenges into clear action plans.\nMentor and develop engineers, providing constructive feedback and supporting their growth within Thales’ competency frameworks.\n4. Financial & Risk Management\nOversee the financial health of technical activities, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints.\nAnticipate and mitigate risks (technical, schedule, cost) with proactive contingency planning.\nCreate a competitive advantage by managing risk, identifying opportunities and fostering continuous improvement\nWe are looking forward to:\nTechnical & Professional Expertise\nEducation: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering (Electronics/Telecommunications preferred).\nExperience:\n7+ years in technical project management or multi-disciplinary engineering leadership.\nProven ability to deliver complex, high-stakes projects in defense, aerospace, or security sectors.\nHands-on experience with Agile methodologies, system/software architecture, and IVVQ (Integration, Verification, Validation, Qualification).\nLanguage Skills: Fluent English (mandatory); French/Dutch (strong plus).\nCore Competencies\nPursuit of Excellence:\nHigh standards for technical delivery, with a focus on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.\nProblem-solving mindset, always seeking optimal solutions to technical challenges.\nDiscipline & Structure:\nAbility to break down complexity into structured plans, enforce processes, and hold teams accountable.\nResilience in fast-paced environments with competing priorities.\nLeadership & Influence:\nCommand respect and drive alignment among diverse stakeholders (engineers, customers, executives).\nInspire teams with clarity, adaptability, and a results-driven approach.\nCollaboration & Communication:\nStrong interpersonal skills to work effectively in multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary teams.\nClear, concise, and persuasive communication in both technical and business contexts.\nThales is a global technology leader with more than 81,000 employees on five continents. 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