Overview
Thales, Stockport, England, United Kingdom. The role is Software Delivery Lead. Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom.
Thales people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems. Thales UK offers opportunities for career learning and development, with flexible working patterns where possible.
The role covers Software Engineering Management and Software Work Package Management activities.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
* Ensure relevant department/product/project management plans are kept up to date and the correct level of governance is executed for the products/projects
* Ensure development is performed in accordance with these plans
* Liaise with Project Customers as required
* Plan, coordinate and monitor the performance of the work, identify and manage risks during all the Work Package lifecycle until closure
* Capture and monitor metrics appropriate to each stage of the project's/product's lifecycle, and enact plans to continuously improve the project/product development
* Review Engineering Forward Load with SWEM and Head of SW Delivery
* Contribute to bid activities regarding estimates, project scheduling and bid gate review inputs
* Proactively expand knowledge in software, engineering and management through training, mentoring and feedback
* Develop necessary skills and experience through training, mentoring and feedback
* Encourage innovation of ideas and new technology and techniques
* Provide support to less experienced team members to ensure proper procedures are followed
* Lead by example using the Thales Leadership model to create a high performing culture and coaching environment
Experience
Essential
* Knowledge and proven application of engineering project delivery and processes across the full project lifecycle with cognisance of commercial impacts
* Knowledge and experience of agile methodologies and practices
* Experience of configuration control and change management
* Experience of requirements management, software design and development
* Experience of Integration and Verification activities
* Experience of risk management
* Experience of bid management and estimation techniques
* Good understanding of current trends in software engineering development techniques and technologies
* Experience in the use of industry standard software engineering toolset
Beneficial
* 5+ years of experience in a SW Delivery role that includes management of deliveries from multiple integrated SW Development and Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification teams
* Experience of managing multi-million pound SW Work packages
* Experience of multi-site/multi-country development within a complex stakeholder environment
* Experience of SW sub-contract management
* Experience in specific management toolsets – Atlassian Jira, Windchill PLM
Qualifications
* Degree-qualified or equivalent
Values & Behaviours
* Think Big
* Make It Happen
* Together
Security Clearance
Please visit the UKSV website for guidance on United Kingdom Security Vetting. To be eligible for full SC, residence requirements apply.
What we can offer
Market leading training, development and experiences, with opportunities to be mentored and coached by industry experts. Thales supports internal mobility and a diverse, global career path.
Flexibility & Work Environment
Thales supports flexible working where possible, including part-time hours, job sharing, home working, and flexible start/finish times. The role is delivered through a combination of remote and office-based collaborative working at a major UK site with facilities.
Benefits
* Competitive base salary with bonus and benefits package
* 30 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
* Life Cover
* Progression and development opportunities
* Employee assistance program and wellbeing resources
Equal Opportunities
Thales is an equal opportunities employer and supports an inclusive recruitment process. Reasonable adjustments are available for applicants.
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