Engineering Delivery Manager (Naval)

Thales Group; Crawley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence and security sector is looking for an Engineering Delivery Manager to oversee engineering activities within their Naval portfolio. The role involves managing technical delivery and collaborating with senior leadership to introduce new technologies to customers. Candidates should have proven leadership experience and knowledge of Systems Engineering lifecycle activities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of engineering teams in delivering successful programmes.
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering lifecycle activities.
• Experience managing engineering work packages within JIRA.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage engineering activities using agile methods.
• Own technical delivery and manage schedules, metrics, risks.
• Collaborate with capability leadership to allocate technical resources.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Collaboration

Systems Engineering

Technical Presentation

Project Management

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom

About Thales

Thales people architect solutions at the heart of the defence-security continuum. We develop interoperable and secure information and telecommunications systems for defence, security, and civil operators, based on innovative radiocommunications, networks, and cybersecurity technologies. Our work includes groundbreaking digital technologies such as 4G mobile communications, cryptography, cloud computing, and big data, applied in physical protection systems and critical information systems.

We offer exciting opportunities for dedicated employees to learn and grow their careers. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact millions daily, enhancing lives and safety across Aerospace, Defence, Security, and Space industries. We value your health and well-being, offering flexible working arrangements like part-time hours, job sharing, home working, and flexible start and finish times to suit your lifestyle and ambitions.

Job Opportunity: Engineering Delivery Manager

We have a unique opportunity for an Engineering Delivery Manager (no team handling) to oversee a work package within our Naval portfolio programmes at our Crawley site (3 days on site).

This role involves working on a challenging programme to introduce new technology to our major UK and overseas customers, covering all phases of the engineering lifecycle and collaborating with senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

1. Identify and manage engineering activities using agile methods on a fast-paced programme to support business growth, coordinating with SW, HW, IVVQ, and Systems teams.
2. Own technical delivery and the SEMP, managing schedules, metrics, risks, and assumptions.
3. Collaborate with capability leadership to allocate technical resources effectively.
4. Work with the Project Manager to understand and manage technical impacts on cost and schedule, including risks and contingency plans.
5. Partner with the Programme Design Authority to provide technical leadership and exemplify team behaviors and practices.
6. Provide accurate work package estimates balancing quality, compliance, and cost, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and budget.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven leadership of engineering teams in delivering successful programmes.
• Experience in stakeholder collaboration and co-operative techniques.
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering lifecycle activities, including PDR, CDR, PRR, TRR, and phases of design, development, and validation.
• Experience presenting technical solutions and chairing design reviews with customers.
• Commitment to excellence, integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Willingness to travel to Thales sites (mainly Crawley & Green Park, Reading), suppliers, and customer locations.

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Experience establishing strong engineering governance and team practices.
• Experience managing engineering work packages within JIRA.
• Background in communications security.
• Knowledge of Naval Communications, environmental qualification, safety, security, human factors, ILS, etc.
• Experience managing senior stakeholders internally and externally.

Security Requirements

This role requires you to be a sole British National from birth and to attain Security Clearance (SC) without caveats. Preference will be given to candidates already holding clearance. Candidates must undergo, achieve, and maintain SC clearance before employment. Please consult the UKSV website for further guidance.

Additional Information

Thales adheres to security standards requiring candidates to provide proof of identity, work eligibility, and employment/education history for up to three years. Some roles may require full Security Clearance, which involves further documentation. For details, visit the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

Careers at Thales

We offer careers, not just jobs. With 80,000 employees across 68 countries, our mobility policy supports career development at home and abroad, in your current field or new areas. We embrace flexible working to promote a smarter way of working.

Inclusive Recruitment

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

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