Engineering Early Careers Manager - Engineering Graduates

Thales Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in Belfast is in search of an Engineering Coaching Lead to facilitate Agile practices and train teams within an Agile framework. Applicants should possess a Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science and demonstrate significant experience with Agile methodologies. Key responsibilities include defining coaching goals, training teams, and facilitating workshops to foster self-organization. The role requires excellent communication skills and a commitment to an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Significant experience in Agile teams.
• Strong communication skills, particularly in conflict situations.

Responsibilities

• Define coaching scope and goals with managers and teams.
• Train teams in Agile methodologies based on context.
• Facilitate Agile workshops to promote self-organization.

Skills

Training

Agile methodologies

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Digital transformation

Education

Master of Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Engineering Coaching Lead – Belfast

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom
Type: Full‑time, on‑site
Remote: No

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career 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 the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space.

Profile

You graduated with a Master of Engineering, Computer Science or a related field and have significant experience within an Agile team. You strive to foster more effective, transparent, autonomous, and cohesive teams, enabling better outcomes, solutions, and products/services for customers. You are an effective communicator (especially in conflict situations), a team‑player, technologically savvy, convincing, persuasive, resourceful, structured, dynamic, and meticulous.

Competencies

• Trainer – able to deliver proper training sessions on principles, practices or tools.
• Consultant – able to provide turnkey solutions to problems.
• Expertise in XP, Scrum, Kanban, Software Craftsmanship, change management, Management 3.0, coaching and systemic analysis.
• In，所以 deep knowledge of Agile practices, Lean methodologies, project management and associated tools.
• Facilitator of meetings, workshops and training sessions – both in French and in English.
• Ability to share with people from different jobs and backgrounds.
• Knowledge in software development and digital transformation.
• Adaptability to changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Define the scope and goals of coaching with managers and teams.
• Train teams in Agile methodologies according to their context.
• Introduce Agile to new teams, facilitating context‑relevant practices.
• Drive teams process by facilitating events/ceremonies and Agile workshops to become self‑organised.
• Set up an environment where trust and transparency are key pillars.

Career path

Future opportunities allow you to discover other domains or sites, evolve your competencies in different areas, build your talents in another domain of the Thales Group, choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path, and build an international career within a leading engineering group.

Security Clearance

This role requires Security Clearance (SC). If you do not already hold one, we will support you in obtaining, achieving and maintaining SC Clearance. For more information, please visit the UKSV website and the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting Agency.

Contact

Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner (#LI‑FT1). We are eager to explore this exciting opportunity with you.

Inclusivity

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process. We provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro‑diverse applicants or those with a disability or long‑term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. If you require an alternative format or have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid‑to‑senior roles or the Early Careers Team forDirected.

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