Engineering Workpackage Manager​/Engineering Delivery Manager

Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The Engineering Delivery Manager (EDM) works as a technical manager across the Project Engineering Lifecycle, overseeing development activities, risks, opportunities, schedules, and more.

• Structuring and mastering the delivery process
• Managing technical debt, co-contracting and subcontracting
• Facilitating collaborative work across teams and stakeholders
• Providing the best engineering solutions for customers and ensuring quality of solutions delivered
• Contributing to 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

The position will be located in UAE/Abu Dhabi.

• Conduct all work package 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 to ensure success of the WP

• 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 a multi-discipline and multi-cultural environment on a complex system
• Experience producing IVVQ artefacts: test and acceptance plans, test procedures, test and acceptance reports

• Ability to verify the technical deliverables of engineering teams (customer needs, OCD, requirements, architecture choice, etc.)
• Lead and manage technical engineering projects, meeting requirements with a clear view of risks and opportunities
• Engage and influence a diverse set of stakeholders and create clear achievable goals
• Make decisions even in uncertain contexts

• Radio
• Mission critical systems (e.g., C2/C4)
• Large and complex systems

• Graduated with a Master of Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent university degree
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as 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

• Take care of own safety and the safety of others as far as practicable
• Use safety equipment (including PPE) as required and intended