E2 Manager

Thales; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales in Singapore seeks an experienced engineering leader to manage a multidisciplinary team delivering E2 software-centric solutions. You will mentor engineers, manage workflow, and ensure on-time releases aligned with program needs while upholding Thales processes and continuous improvement.

The role requires strong SDLC knowledge, hands-on experience with DevSecOps tools (Ansible, Jenkins, Jira, Confluence, Terraform, Git), and Azure.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT or other relevant qualification.
• 7+ years managing E2 for a complex software-centric environment.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience with DevSecOps toolkits including Ansible, Jenkins, Artifactory, Jira, Terraform, Git/Version Control.
• Experience with AZURE.
• Infrastructure as Code, Configuration Management and Containerisation.
• System optimisation balancing workloads between cloud and on-premise.
• Cross-functional collaboration with developers, DevSecOps teams and stakeholders.
• Experience delivering products using Lean/Agile methodologies; Agile@Scale is a bonus.
• Proficient in using Jira, Confluence and other collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers to deliver engineering solutions aligning with customer expectations.
• Provide direction, mentoring, and workflow management to achieve project milestones.
• Oversee timely delivery of E2 solution releases and support program needs.
• Promote knowledge sharing and ensure documentation for reuse across projects.
• Drive technical events and change control boards to support governance.
• Support project teams and ensure alignment with Thales processes and global framework.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders and report on progress and risks.
• Drive continuous improvement and adoption of new technologies and practices.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical direction

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Agile Lean methodologies

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Knowledge sharing

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT or relevant

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Ansible

Jenkins

Artifactory

Terraform

Git/Version Control

Job description

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Technical Direction

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers to deliver engineering solutions ensuring team capabilities align with customer expectations.
• Provide direction, expert advice, mentoring, and workflow management, including task prioritization and resource coordination, to achieve project objectives and milestones.
• Provide functional management, including objectives and performance feedback using the Thales Performance Management framework
• Promote knowledge sharing, ensuring work products are sufficiently documented for reuse across projects
• Project & Process Management
• Oversee the timely delivery of E2 solution releases in line with agreed program needs.
• Facilitate and lead technical reviews, workshops, peer reviews, and project reviews as required by the program.
• Ensure delivery in accordance with Thales processes and practices, actively contributing to their continuous improvement
• Support Discipline Managers in defining, tailoring and deploying project-specific processes, methods and tools in alignment with the AMS E2 global framework
• Collaborate closely with the AMS E2 Manager APAC to support project delivery and operational consistency across the geographic footprint
• Drive the Tools Technical Events Boards (TEB) and Change Control Boards (CCB)
• Support all teams across the project
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
• Communicate, analyse, plan, and report as necessary to align team capabilities with internal program requirements
• Ensure clear and effective communication (both written and verbal)
• Manage E2 scope in line with agreed scope of work
• Risk, Quality & Reporting
• Identify and assess risks, propose effective solutions, execute mitigation actions, and report on outcomes, cost savings, and residual risks
• Define and maintain metrics to monitor progress, measure performance, identify issues early, and support informed decision-making to ensure successful delivery
• Prepare and lead monthly Technical and Financial Reviews (TFR) sessions and support the Work Package review process
• Commercial & Bid Support
• Support bid activities and contribute to the preparation and review of engineering cost estimates for modification proposals to the functional baseline
• Self and Team Improvement
• Keep up-to-date with evolutions in technology, processes and methodologies (DataOps, DevOps, DevSecOps, Containerisation, AWS, Azure, eTUP, Wiki corporate, Lean, Agile, Chorus2.0 etc.) which are applicable to our tools and processes and to suggest ways to incorporate these innovations into the business

oMentor and upskill team members

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT or other relevant qualification

Essential Experience

• Solid experience of managing the E2 for a complex software centric environment (7+ years)
• Strong understanding of the entire Software Development Lifecycle
• Good exposure and working knowledge across a variety of DevSecOps toolkits, including Ansible, Jenkins, Artifactory, Jira, Terraform, Git/Version Control Software,or comparable technologies
• Experience with AZURE
• Experienced with Infrastructure as Code, Configuration Management and Containerisation
• System Optimisation - ability to balance workloads between cloud and on-premise environments
• Cross-functional Collaboration - work with developers, DevSecOps teams, and business stakeholders
• Problem-Solving& Innovation - ability to troubleshoot complex issues and implement efficient solutions.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders across a complex environment
• Solid experience in upskilling and training new engineers
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including Project, Engineering Delivery Managers, Product Owners, Technical Design Authorities, Speciality engineers and the engineering team under management.
• Experience in product delivery using agile methodologies like Lean methods (including PDCA, Kanban, Value-Stream Mapping). Prior experience working in an Agile@Scale framework is a bonus
• Collaboration tools including Jira, Confluence etc.

Desirable:

• Cloud technologies
• Cyber security knowledge

General / Special Requirements

GENERAL

• Assist in ensuring a harmonious work environment in all departments that you are workingwith by upholding Thales' key values.
• An advocate for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
• An advocate for diversity and inclusion who will be actively involved in implementing change initiatives to achieve our diversity goals
• An advocate fora culture of continuous improvement
• An advocate for Accountability, transparency and curiosity
• Comply with all relevant company Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental policies and framework and work practices with the intent of preventing or minimising accidental exposures to self, colleagues, visitors and/or the environment and to ensure a safe work practises at all times.
• Comply with all relevant Company policies and procedures.

SPECIALREQUIREMENTS

• Be eligible for Security Clearance from the Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs (CAT2)

• Occasional international travel may be required