Engineering Workpackage Manager / Engineering Delivery Manager
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About the Role
Thales seeks an Engineering Delivery Manager to lead work packages across the project engineering lifecycle in Abu Dhabi. Requires 5+ years in project management, engineering management experience, and proficiency in English and French.
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Responsibilities
- Conduct all work packages activities: organization, scheduling, effort & budget control, risk & opportunities management
- Conduct and manage reviews with the customer (e.g. PMR, reviews, etc.)
- Manage and coordinate activities with collaboration with project teams (system engineering, infrastructure & cyber security, IVVQ)
- Liaise with the Project Manager and head of disciplines for all aspects of the work package, especially resources and skills management
- Coordinate IVVQ activities in order to ensure the success of the WP
Requirements
- Master of Engineering or Computer Science or University degree
- Minimum 5 years experience as Engineering Manager, IT/Technical Project Manager, or Software Engineering Manager
- Relevant work package management or project management role (minimum 5 years)
- Good skillset in project management techniques (scheduling, risk management, estimating, progress reporting, stakeholder management)
- Experience in multi discipline and multi cultural environments on a complex system
- Relevant on producing IVVQ artefacts: test and acceptance plans, test and procedures, test and acceptance reports
- Proficient in English and French languages
- Certification in IPMA or PMP is an added advantage
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Job Objective
- The Engineering Delivery Manager (EDM) is working as a technical manager across the Project Engineering Lifecycle: development activities, risks and opportunities, schedules, etc.
- Structuring and mastering the delivery process
- Mastering the technical debt, the co contracting and subcontracting
- Facilitating collaborative work across teams and stakeholders
- Providing the best engineering solutions for customers, being in close touch with them and being the quality guarantee of the engineering solutions provided to the customers
- Contributing to the future products of Thales group
- Working on complex, disruptive and stimulating projects
- Translating needs into requirements and building the development strategy (for the “problem scoping phase”)
Role and Responsibilities
- Conduct all work packages activities: organization, scheduling, effort & budget control, risk & opportunities management
- Conduct and manage reviews with the customer (e.g. PMR, reviews, etc.)
- Manage and coordinate activities with collaboration with project teams (system engineering, infrastructure & cyber security, IVVQ)
- Liaise with the Project Manager and head of disciplines for all aspects of the work package, especially resources and skills management
- Coordinates IVVQ activities in order to ensure the success of the WP
Work Experience Requirements
- Relevant work package management or project management role (minimum 5 years)
- Have good skillset in project management techniques (scheduling, risk management, estimating, progress reporting, stakeholder management)
- Experience in a multi discipline and multi cultural environments, on a complex system
- Relevant on producing IVVQ artefacts: test and acceptance plans, test and procedures, test and acceptance reports
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
Preferred Domains of Knowledge
- Radio
- Mission critical systems e.g. C2 / C4
- Large and complex systems
Qualification, Certification & Educational Requirements
- 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)
- Certification in IPMA or PMP is an added advantage
- Proficient in English and French languages
HSE Responsibilities
- Take care of your own safety and the safety of others as far as is practicable
- To use safety equipment (including PPE) as required and intended
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