Engineering Deliver Manager

Thales Group; Belgique; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales Group is looking for an Engineering Delivery Manager in Tubize, Belgium. You will be responsible for ensuring the on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery of complex engineering systems while providing technical leadership to multi-disciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in technical project management, preferably within the defense, aerospace, or security sectors. Fluency in English is mandatory, and knowledge of French or Dutch is a strong plus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in technical project management or multi-disciplinary engineering leadership.
• Proven ability to deliver complex, high-stakes projects in defense, aerospace, or security sectors.
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, system/software architecture, and IVVQ.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the engineering delivery strategy, ensuring alignment with project constraints.
• Monitor progress with data-driven KPIs, ensuring transparency and timely adjustments.
• Unify cross-functional teams under a shared vision, fostering accountability, trust, and collaboration.
• Oversee the financial health of technical activities, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints.

Skills

Technical project management

Multi-disciplinary engineering leadership

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering (Electronics/Telecommunications preferred)

Job description

## Engineering Deliver ManagerApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Tubizetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: December 1, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R0315518Lieu : Tubize, Belgium**We say HI\*****\*Human Intelligence – Welcome among Thales Team!**Thales in Belgium is part of an internationally leading technology group in the defence and security, aerospace as well as digital identity and security markets. 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.Say HI\* – to your career as**Engineering Delivery Manager**As 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.Your mission is built in three pillars:**Excellence** – Upholding world-class technical standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.**Discipline** – Structuring workflows, mitigating risks, and maintaining unwavering focus on cost/schedule/quality.**Leadership** – Inspiring teams, fostering collaboration, and steering stakeholders toward shared success.**Key responsibilities:**1. Strategic Technical Leadership* Define and own the engineering delivery strategy, ensuring alignment with project constraints and Thales’ global standards.* Develop a clear roadmap for engineering activities, balancing innovation with practical execution.* Champion Agile and process-driven methodologies, tailoring them to maximize efficiency and quality.2. Execution with Discipline* Break down project scope into actionable work packages, allocating resources, budgets, and timelines while proactively managing risks and opportunities.* Monitor progress with data-driven KPIs, ensuring transparency and timely adjustments to stay on track.* Guarantee technical compliance: Verify that all designs (hardware/software) meet functional requirements and specifications without compromise.3. Stakeholder & Team Leadership* Unify cross-functional teams (engineers, subcontractors, customers) under a shared vision, fostering accountability, trust, and collaboration.* Serve as the primary technical interface for the project managers, and design authorities, translating complex challenges into clear action plans.* Mentor and develop engineers, providing constructive feedback and supporting their growth within Thales’ competency frameworks.4. Financial & Risk Management* Oversee the financial health of technical activities, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints.* Anticipate and mitigate risks (technical, schedule, cost) with proactive contingency planning.* Create a competitive advantage by managing risk, identifying opportunities and fostering continuous improvement**We are looking forward to:**Technical & Professional Expertise**Education**: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering (Electronics/Telecommunications preferred).**Experience**:* 7+ years in technical project management or multi-disciplinary engineering leadership.* Proven ability to deliver complex, high-stakes projects in defense, aerospace, or security sectors.* Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, system/software architecture, and IVVQ (Integration, Verification, Validation, Qualification).**Language Skills**: Fluent English (mandatory); French/Dutch (strong plus).Core CompetenciesPursuit of Excellence:* High standards for technical delivery, with a focus on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.* Problem-solving mindset, always seeking optimal solutions to technical challenges.Discipline & Structure:* Ability to break down complexity into structured plans, enforce processes, and hold teams accountable.* Resilience in fast-paced environments with competing priorities.Leadership & Influence:* Command respect and drive alignment among diverse stakeholders (engineers, customers, executives).* Inspire teams with clarity, adaptability, and a results-driven approach.Collaboration & Communication:* Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary teams.* Clear, concise, and persuasive communication in both technical and business contexts.Thales is a global technology leader with more than 81,000 employees on five continents. The Group is investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – Big Data, artificial intelligence, connectivity, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust.For more than 20 years, Thales has pursued a robust corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy based on the highest international standards. The principles behind this policy are now captured in the company’s purpose of “**building a future we can all trust**”, which was adopted in 2020.**Say HI\* – Your journey to us**At times of change our international teams are ready to meet the complexity of today with the industry-leading technologies of tomorrow. Will you be part of it? We are looking forward to your online application. Great journeys start here, apply now!