Engineering Delivery Manager

Position: Hiring: Engineering Delivery Manager
Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.

Engineering Delivery Manager

Location:

based in Belfast, minimum 3 days/ week in office (hybrid), with % Other:  permanent, full-time
Lead the delivery of cutting-edge defence and airspace protection solutions, guiding multidisciplinary engineering teams through the full system lifecycle while shaping the future of mission-critical technology.
Own end-to-end engineering delivery  - take the lead on complex, high-impact programmes from requirements capture and architecture through to integration, validation and qualification, with real influence over technical strategy and programme success
Work on technology that protects and defends  - join Thales' Integrated Airspace Protection Systems business, delivering innovative defence solutions that support air defence, air operations and space capabilities on a global scale
Balance career growth with genuine flexibility - benefit from a hybrid working model, half-day finish every Friday, performance bonus, private healthcare and extensive wellbeing support, all while working within a collaborative engineering environment
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Engineering team for an experienced Engineering Delivery Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams in the delivery of complex engineering solutions. Responsible for the full system and product lifecycle, from requirements capture and concept development through to integration, validation and qualification, you will provide technical leadership, drive engineering excellence, and ensure delivery against programme, cost, quality and compliance objectives.

Working closely with customers, partners, suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will play a key role in shaping engineering strategy and delivering innovative solutions that meet both customer requirements and business goals.
The ideal candidate will be an accomplished engineering leader with experience managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex engineering programmes across the full system lifecycle. They will possess strong systems engineering expertise, with the ability to translate customer requirements into innovative, low-risk and cost-effective technical solutions while balancing performance, schedule and budget requirements. Building a Future, we can all trust.
We provide rapid integrated solutions for detection, coordination, fire control, engagement and support. Surface Attack & Air Defence (UK), Air Defence (International) and Air Operations & Services as well as Space.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our employees’ wellbeing and professional growth, which includes:
~ Performance-related bonus
~ 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)
~Private healthcare
~ Pension scheme
~ Life cover
~24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
~ Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
~ Gym membership discounts

Provide technical and engineering leadership to multidisciplinary teams, ensuring solutions are delivered to agreed cost, schedule and quality objectives
Lead the planning, coordination and execution of engineering activities across the full development lifecycle, from requirements definition through to integration, validation, qualification and acceptance
Oversee the development, management and verification of system and subsystem requirements, ensuring IVVQ activities are effectively planned, documented and delivered with a low-risk approach
Ensure design assurance, technical certification and engineering governance activities are completed in accordance with company, regulatory and international standards
Define and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Organisation Breakdown Structures (OBS) and associated engineering plans, ensuring achievement of programme baselines and milestones
Optimise engineering processes, tools and environments to balance technical performance, cost, schedule and risk while supporting successful project delivery
Work closely with the Programme…