IVVQ Manager for naval segment Hengelo (OV) • Thales

LIFE AS AN IVVQ MANAGER AT THALES

As an IVVQ Manager at Thales, you will take charge of all test-related activities and play a key role in ensuring the quality and integration of our solutions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Defining and maintaining the overall IVVQ (Integration, Verification, Validation & Qualification) strategy

• Adapting the IVVQ environment, including processes, practices, tools, and HSE standards

• Coordinating all IVVQ activities: setting priorities, building integration schedules, conducting tests, analyzing results, and feeding insights back to development teams

• Leading technical facts commissions (e.g., JIRA)

• Managing team workload to ensure timelines are met, monitoring group KPIs, and implementing corrective actions when needed

• Ensuring the IVVQ team meets expectations of both internal and external stakeholders

• Defining test benches and monitoring test progress

• Consolidating and reporting test results

• Contributing to qualification, acceptance, and certification processes

• Supporting knowledge-sharing and capitalisation efforts within the department

• Participating in budgeting and planning during offer preparation

• Ensuring all requirements are clearly testable

YOUR PROFILE

• You hold a Master’s degree from an Engineering School (e.g., Aeronautics, Space, Computer Science) and have 5+ years of experience in IVVQ

• You already operate as an IVVQ Manager, with hands-on experience managing teams and executing complex test plans and procedures

• You’re ready to lead all aspects of IVVQ—from selecting the right methods and resources to overseeing full test execution

• You enjoy team leadership, mentoring, and helping employees grow through training and regular feedback

• You’re committed to delivering high-quality solutions and building strong, lasting relationships with customers

• As a self-driven leader, you embrace collaboration and challenge your team to grow

• You focus on customer value and are deeply committed to delivering on promises

• You bring creativity and enjoy thinking beyond conventional solutions

KEY COMPETENCIES

Youare a skilled project leader who can take charge from start to finish. Your strengths include:

• Defining a comprehensive test strategy with clear scheduling, risk analysis, and mitigation plans

• Managing timelines and tracking performance

• Acting as a quality assurance reference throughout the project lifecycle

• Applying your strong technical foundation with rigor, pragmatism, and critical thinking

• Navigating complexity and resolving conflicts effectively, even in unexpected situations

• Communicating clearly and persuasively with stakeholders at all levels

• Demonstrating excellent negotiation and influencing skills

YOUR CAREER AT THALES

Joining Thales means unlocking a career full of opportunities:

• Ongoing support for your personal development

• The chance to explore new domains, products, customers, and countries

• The flexibility to grow into a technical expert or pursue a leadership path

• Opportunities to build an international career within a global leader in engineering