Obsolescence Manager – Drive Product Longevity & Strategy

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

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.