Engineering Delivery Manager

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Engineering Delivery Managers to join their Central Engineering team in Reading. This role involves leading complex projects across multiple domains, ensuring effective systems engineering practices, and fostering collaboration within a matrixed environment. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop their careers in a dynamic setting that values flexibility and innovation. With a commitment to employee growth and a focus on impactful technology solutions, this position offers a chance to make a significant difference in the aerospace and defense sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering system-level programs in various domains.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering practices and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities and manage solution engineering processes.
• Collaborate across teams to define and manage engineering activities.

Skills

Systems Engineering Lifecycle

Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Requirements Management (DOORS)

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Job description

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Location: Reading, United Kingdom

In fast-changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security, and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible. Together, we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their careers with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better and keep us safer. We innovate across five major industries: Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security, and Space. Your health and well-being matter to us, and that’s why we offer you flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part-time hours, job sharing, home working, or flexible start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Primary Purpose of Role

We are looking for Engineering Delivery Managers to join the Central Engineering team to support complex projects across the UK business and multiple domains.

The successful candidate will report to the UK Systems Engineering Director to define, support, and/or commence execution of systems engineering and engineering management activities on various projects. Projects may require external help to maintain or regain schedule/technical baseline or additional resources to drive success.

The role will lead and/or guide the project/programme engineering team, focusing on deploying a systems approach, developing efficient working methods, and team development.

Additionally, the role may involve leading project engineering activities, participating in tiger team reviews for bids and projects, balancing engineering excellence with practical delivery skills.

Successful candidates will likely transfer into a permanent role within a business unit, so mobility and location flexibility are essential.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Collaborate within and across teams in a matrixed environment.
• Define and manage solution engineering activities, including resource identification and governance.
• Specify and execute systems engineering management and control processes.
• Develop and maintain management plans such as Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) and Through Life Management Plans (TLMP).
• Build and maintain customer/stakeholder relationships, understanding their needs and expectations.
• Define the system development cycle, practices, and tools based on project constraints.
• Ensure consistency of engineering processes, organize co-engineering, and approve solution components.

Leadership Skills

• Engage and influence stakeholders effectively.
• Work in multi-stakeholder environments to set clear goals.
• Promote an open environment for sharing ideas and innovation.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Understanding of systems engineering lifecycle, practices, and tools.
• Experience in change management activities with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience delivering system-level programs in land, sea, or air domains.
• Sound judgment on benefits versus risks.
• Knowledge of requirements management tools, specifically DOORS.
• Experience in executing SE lifecycle processes, including requirements elicitation, system and interface specifications, testing, and trade studies.

Note: Due to the nature of projects, UK candidates only.

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Thales requires candidates to provide evidence of identity, work eligibility, and employment/education history for up to three years. Some roles may require full Security Clearance, which may involve additional documentation. For details, refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

At Thales, we provide careers, not just jobs. Employing 80,000 people across 68 countries, our mobility policy supports career development at home and abroad, within or outside existing expertise areas. We believe embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment. We offer reasonable adjustments to support neurodiverse applicants or those with disabilities or long-term conditions. For adjustments or questions about the process, contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

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