Engineering Delivery Manager Huizen • Thales

About SOTAS

More than 85,000 colleagues worldwide work daily to make the world a safer place. In the Netherlands, Thales employs 2,500 people, with around 250 based at Thales Huizen, which holds a leading position in highly qualified radio and network communications. We deliver cutting-edge, dependable network and security solutions worldwide under the name “SOTAS”. Our systems guarantee optimal communication, regardless of extreme conditions enabling informed decision-making

Based on a solid legacy, SOTAS at its core is a voice communications solution used by the crews of military vehicles (e.g. armored personnel carriers or battle tanks) during their missions. SOTAS is recognized for its highly reliable operation by our customers around the world, many of whom we at Thales have been serving for decades. Similar to the integration of telephony systems with networked computing technologies in the commercial markets, SOTAS is now expanding its horizon to support the next generation integrated mission systems, primarily in vehicles.

To meet this challenge, we are looking for a talented Engineering Delivery Manager who, is eager to contribute to the realization of this vision.

About your future job

Within the SOTAS Engineering Team, your primary responsibility is to realize the engineering delivery projects within time, cost and quality. The activities for the project will be realized in System Engineering, Electronic- en Software Development Disciplines.

A total of around 40 engineers. You work close together with the Product Design Authority who is responsible for solution compliance and the Product Line Manager who defines the product roadmap, while you are focused on the delivery.

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Delivering projects with high quality, on-time completion, and within budget.

• Developing plans for product realization.

• Monitoring, controlling, and reporting on quality, cost, and schedule.

• Managing risks and identifying opportunities.

• Executing product development in accordance with the Thales Engineering Process

Why you'd be a good match

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Proven experience in project management within a high-tech engineering company.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and processes.

• Experience in system engineering processes.

• Action-oriented individual with strong communication skills.

NOTE: This role requires the Dutch nationality due to the nature of the work.

What's in it for you

• A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas.

• Room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills.

• Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe.

• A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance.

• You can usually work where and when you want to be able to do your work as well and efficiently as possible. Within Thales we implement hybrid working, where you can, for example, work from home two days a week if your role allows it.

• A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalise your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade days off for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.

• 40 days off per year (PTO).

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Security Requirements
In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. This position requires a personal security clearance (AIVD B screening). For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service.