Obsolescence manager

Thales Group; Belgique (MO); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales Group in Belgium (Tubize site) is seeking an Obsolescence Manager to design and deploy a robust obsolescence management framework aligned with project strategy and client needs. The role directly influences product sustainability and customer satisfaction.

You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, support and supplier groups to anticipate and address obsolescence issues, implement dynamic obsolescence plans, and explore smart stock management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Obsolescence Manager.
• Higher education in engineering, supply chain, quality, project management or business.
• Experience in complex project environments (industrial, aerospace, defense, etc.).
• Fluent in French and English; additional languages appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy a robust obsolescence management framework aligned with project strategy and client needs.
• Define policies and processes for obsolescence management from design phase through lifecycle.
• Lead proactive risk identification and mitigation across projects with data-driven insights.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration between engineering, procurement, support and supplier teams.
• Develop and maintain obsolescence management plans and adapt processes to new technologies.
• Scout alternative solutions and propose redesigns to minimize obsolescence costs.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Project management

Education

Higher education in relevant field

Job description

## Obsolescence managerApply: Hybrid: Tubize: Full time: Posted Today: R0342982Location: Tubize, Belgium**We say HI\\*****\\*Human Intelligence – Welcome among Thales Team!**Thales in Belgium is part of an internationally leading technology group in the defence and security, aerospace as well as digital identity and security markets. In a world characterised by uncertainties, we ensure that our customers, partners and employees can pursue new paths with confidence. For a future we can all trust.Say HI\\* – to your career as**Obsolescence Manager****At the** **Tubize** **site**In **Tubize**, you will join more than 350 colleagues recognized by domestic and international partners for expertise on products such as **Radio Frequency** (RF) Products, **C4ISR**, **Crypto Global** **Solution**, **MACS** (Aeronautical Intercom) and many others.Today the Group employs **more than 1,300 people across nine sites** in Belgium. Discover all Thales activities in Belgium here.**Your mission**• Strategic Impact:* Design and deploy a robust obsolescence management framework, fully aligned with project strategy and client needs, directly influencing product sustainability and customer satisfaction.• Rules & Guidance:* Define clear, actionable policies and processes for obsolescence management, starting in the design phase and continuing throughout the system/asset lifecycle.* Provide expert recommendations for designers to support smart, resilient engineering choices.• Risk Management:* Lead proactive risk identification of current and future products, tracking, and mitigation across projects.* Set up monitoring systems, analyze data, and present actionable insights and solutions to stakeholders.• Cross-functional Leadership:* Drive collaboration between engineering, procurement, support, and supplier teams to anticipate and address obsolescence issues before they impact deliveries.• Continuous Improvement:* Develop and maintain dynamic obsolescence management plans (OMPs), adapt processes to new technologies and market shifts, and inspire teams to embrace lifelong product management best practices.• Innovation Catalyst:* With other internal teams, scout alternative solutions and new suppliers, propose creative redesigns, and recommend strategic stock management to minimize impacts and costs associated with obsolescence. **We are looking forward to*** +5 years experience as an Obsolescence Manager* Higher education in any relevant field (engineering, supply chain, quality, project management, business, ...)* Experience in complex project environments (e.g., industrial, technological, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, automotive, railways, or similar domains)* Proven track record leading or influencing cross-functional teams and initiatives* Fluent in French and English; additional languages appreciated Thales is a global technology leader with more than 81,000 employees on five continents. The Group is investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – Big Data, artificial intelligence, connectivity, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust. For more than 20 years, Thales has pursued a robust corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy based on the highest international standards. The principles behind this policy are now captured in the company’s purpose of “**building a future we can all trust**”, which was adopted in 2020. **Say HI\\* – Your journey to us**At times of change our international teams are ready to meet the complexity of today with the industry-leading technologies of tomorrow. Will you be part of it? We are looking forward to your online application. Great journeys start here, apply now!