Obsolescence Strategy Lead

Thales Group; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work

Employee discounts

Annual bonus

Job summary

Thales Group is recruiting for an Obsolescence Manager based in Crawley with a hybrid work pattern (3 days on site). You will manage obsolescence activities, ensuring timely, budget-conscious deliverables, and maintain coherent plans and reports across UK projects.

The role interfaces with engineering and project teams, requiring a numerate engineering background, strong Office skills, and experience in programme/ work package management. A Security Clearance (SC) is preferred.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or HND in a numerate discipline.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, incl. macros and advanced Excel.
• Experience in Programme Management, Work Package Management, or similar.
• UK nationality with ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC).

Responsibilities

• Issue obsolescence deliverables on time and within budget.
• Publish documents in PLM system and manage reviews.
• Define and maintain obsolescence strategy for project equipment.
• Regularly report progress to Project Manager and Functional Management.
• Identify risks and mitigation actions for obsolescence.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

Macros

Education

Engineering degree or HND in a numerate discipline

Tools

PLM System

Job description

Thales Group is recruiting for an Obsolescence Manager based in Crawley with a hybrid work pattern (3 days on site). You will manage obsolescence activities, ensuring timely, budget-conscious deliverables, and maintain coherent plans and reports across UK projects.

The role interfaces with engineering and project teams, requiring a numerate engineering background, strong Office skills, and experience in programme/ work package management. A Security Clearance (SC) is preferred.