Software Engineering Manager

Thales Group; Cheadle; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Half day Friday

Pension Scheme

28 days annual leave

Life Cover

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Thales Group in the United Kingdom is seeking an Software Engineering Manager to lead software delivery across multiple work packages in a hybrid, on-site/office-based setting in Cheadle. You will guide software engineering processes, lifecycle methodologies and cross-site collaboration for complex, multi-stakeholder programs.

The role requires substantial SW delivery experience, agile practices, and the ability to manage multi-million-pound packages while coordinating teams across sites.

Qualifications

• Background in Software Engineering and experience of the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Knowledge and proven application of engineering project delivery and processes across the full project lifecycle with cognisance of commercial impacts.
• Knowledge and experience of agile methodologies and practices.
• Experience of managing multi-million-pound SW Work packages.
• Experience of multi-site/multi country development within a complex stakeholder environment.
• Substantial and proven experience in a SW Delivery role that includes the management of deliveries from multiple integrated SW Development and Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Software Engineering Management (SWEM) and Software Work Package Management (SWPM) activities.
• Establish and execute processes, practices and standards for software development across projects.
• Travel to client sites and other Thales UK sites as required, with flexibility to work at multiple locations.

Skills

Software Engineering

Agile methodologies

Project delivery

Multi-site development

Stakeholder management

Security clearance

Job description

## Software Engineering ManagerApply: On-Site: Cheadle: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 30, 2026 (18 days left to apply): R0337435Location: Cheadle, United KingdomThales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.**Location:** Cheadle (Hybrid working with 3 days a week onsite)The role covers the related activities of Software Engineering Management and Software Work Package Management. There is no direct line management responsibility but you will be leading project teams.**Software Engineering Management (SWEM)** includes the establishment and execution of the appropriate processes, practices and standards for the software development to be undertaken. This includes the selection of appropriate methodologies, lifecycles and tools. It also includes the identification, organisation and management of resources (human and technical) required to undertake the development.**Software Work Package Management (SWPM)** includes responsibility for the delivery of a defined scope of work to meet specific customer needs within committed cost, time and quality constraints agreed for the project/product. It includes the planning, monitoring and control of the work, identifying and managing risks throughout the work-package duration.Some travel to client sites and occasionally other Thales UK sites may be required. Therefore, flexibility to travel and work at other locations is desirable.**Experience:****Essential*** Background in Software Engineering and experience of the Software Development Lifecycle* Knowledge and proven application of engineering project delivery and processes across the full project lifecycle with cognisance of commercial impacts* Knowledge and experience of agile methodologies and practices* Experience of managing multi-million-pound SW Work packages* Experience of multi-site/multi country development within a complex stakeholder environment* Substantial and proven experience in a SW Delivery role that includes the management of deliveries from multiple integrated SW Development and Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification teams.**Security Clearance**Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.**What we can offer:**We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you will have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.**Flexibility**Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.**The Work Environment**At Thales, we believe in flexible SMART working and have the expectation this role will be delivered through a combination of remote and office based collaborative working. When working in the office, you will be based at the largest Thales site in the UK, featuring access to a wide variety of resources including manufacturing, environmental and electromagnetic test facilities and specialised laboratories. The modern site includes a subsidised restaurant, a café, break out spaces, bicycle storage facilities and more.**Benefits at Thales**Alongside a competitive base salary, we offer a variable compensation plan bonus and benefits package, which includes:* Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm* Pension Scheme* 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays)* Life Cover* Progression and Development Opportunities* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app* Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersThales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.