Head of Engineering Delivery

Thales; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in Singapore seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a technical team, manage engineering projects, and enhance customer relationships. The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Engineering or Computer Science and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Join a supportive culture focused on personal development and innovation. Be a part of a mission-driven company transforming technology to create meaningful solutions for a better future.

Benefits

Personal development opportunities

International career prospects

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in relevant managerial roles.
• Strong ability to verify technical deliverables.
• Capability to lead technical engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Deploy practices and tools for project delivery.
• Engage with delivery teams to improve efficiency.
• Manage staffing and project allocations.

Skills

Leadership

Customer relationship management

Continuous improvement

Technical project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master of Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

In Singapore, Thales has been a trusted partner since 1973, originally focused on aerospace activities in the Asia‑Pacific region. With 2,000 employees across three local sites, we deliver cutting‑edge solutions across aerospace (including air traffic management), defence and security, and digital identity and cybersecurity sectors. Together, we’re shaping the future by enabling customers to make pivotal decisions that safeguard communities and power progress.

Location: Singapore, Singapore

CANDIDATES THAT WOULD IMPRESS US

PROFILE:

• You graduated with a Master of Engineering or Computer Science or in University
• You have a minimum of 5 years’ experience among the following positions: Engineering Manager, IT / Technical Project Manager, or Software Engineering Manager (SwEM)
• You want to lead a technical team in a challenging environment
• You want to delight your customers and build strong relationships
• You are willing to engage and develop your team using collaborative work and challenging approaches
• You believe in continuous improvement and work accordingly
• You sound convincing and persuasive

COMPETENCIES:

• You know how to verify the technical deliverables of engineering teams (customer needs, OCD, requirements, architecture choice…)
• You are able to lead and manage technical engineering projects, meeting the requirements with a clear view of the risks and opportunities
• You are able to engage and influence a diverse set of stakeholders as well as creating clear and achievable goals
• You are able to take decisions–even in uncertain contexts

LIFE AS A THALES ENGINEERING DELIVERY MANAGEMENT ROLE

• Deploy the adequate Practices and Tools tailored (for SEM and WPM) to reach the required maturity according to Project/Product delivery challenges
• Work with the discipline delivery team to make them efficient, identify gaps and associated actions to support delivery continuous improvement
• Capitalise and share knowledge and assets dedicated to delivery discipline
• Manage, develop people/skills & allocation to products/projects
• Take in charge Delivery Lead Staffing (SEM, WPM, Tribe Leader, Chief Product Owner) on project/product with respect to PPM/PMs’ requests
• Represent the CC in project reviews
• Reviews of ‘Engineering Deliverability’ for bids (engineering strategy & plan, schedule, solution maturity, risk reduction & risk mitigations, acceptance strategy, certification, resourcing, E2 strategy, estimates, contingency)
• Contribute on Bids/Products and Projects peer reviews to reduce engineering risks and increase confidence to deliver

YOUR CAREER AT THALES

• Room and attention to personal development
• Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex Solution
• Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path
• Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.