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Job Title
IVVQ Manager
Base location
Cheadle
Work arrangement
Hybrid – 4 days per week on site (Cheadle/other Thales sites), with remote working options.
Primary Purpose Of The Role
To lead a number of virtual teams and take the lead in all aspects of system integration and system testing, including reviewing and authorising test specifications, approving testing, reporting and investigating defects.
Key Responsibilities And Tasks
* Be the principal point of contact with the client, to gain approval of test specifications and to host acceptance testing activities.
* Authorising of test plans and test strategy documents.
* Authorising of test specifications, working from system requirements.
* Authorising the execution of test specifications (according to test plan and project schedule).
* Approval of test results.
* Raise, investigate and verify defects.
* Set and agree quality target/standards.
* Escalate issues to the Systems Engineering Manager where necessary.
* Provide status reports to the Systems Engineering Manager.
* Schedule and chair Gate reviews (TRR, TQR and FQR).
* Accurately collate work progress reports and estimates to complete for all IVVQ work packages.
* Lead investigations of problems in the field or with the systems IVVQ documentation.
* Approve, implement and maintain tools relevant to the Systems IVVQ Engineering function.
* Lead in the assessment of relevant tools.
* Keep abreast of technical development in IVVQ both within and outside of the company.
* Lead the production of System IVVQ Engineering estimates at optimum cost.
* Produce quality metrics to measure the soundness of the System IVVQ Engineering processes under your control.
* Work with project planners to provide detailed input to specific project programs.
* Represent System IVVQ Engineering at formal Design Reviews, with particular attention to the reduction of design risks.
* Lead IVVQ Cost Reviews as part of a Bid team.
Skills (underpinning Knowledge)
* Able to use a range of IT tools.
* Has a sound ability to use and/or assess System IVVQ Engineering tools.
* Has knowledge of configuration control.
* Can define and interpret IVVQ metrics as part of Quality control.
* A working knowledge of project plans.
* Has a working knowledge of Engineering Safety Management.
Experience
* The IVVQ Manager is the IVVQ first point of contact for the System Engineering IVVQ process and must lead in resolving all issues, problems, questions and conflicts in the entire IVVQ system. A proven record of leading a Systems IVVQ Engineering environment is required.
* The post holder should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels in spoken and written word. A good outward appearance, self‑motivation and the ability to work under pressure are vital.
* The success of the Systems IVVQ Engineering job family relies on the interaction of its engineers at all levels, therefore evidence of leading a team is required.
Desirable Qualifications And Certification
* HND/Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent.
Financial / Budgetary Responsibility
* The post holder will be expected to deliver designs/projects to an agreed budget.
Security Clearance
This role will require SC Clearance. If you do not currently hold clearance, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve and maintain SC Clearance.
In line with Thales' baseline security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years.
Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro‑diverse applicants or those with a disability or long‑term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.
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