Engineering Delivery Manager
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Thales in Belgium is part of an internationally leading technology group in the defence and security, aerospace as well as digital identity and security markets. In a world characterised by uncertainties, we ensure that our customers, partners and employees can pursue new paths with confidence. For a future we can all trust.
Say HI* – to your career as
Engineering Delivery Manager
As the Engineering Delivery Manager (EDM), you are the technical manager of the project, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery of complex engineering systems. You will orchestrate multi-disciplinary teams, enforce best-in-class processes, and drive strategic alignment between technical execution and business objectives.
Your mission is built in three pillars:
Excellence – Upholding world-class technical standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Discipline – Structuring workflows, mitigating risks, and maintaining unwavering focus on cost/schedule/quality.
Leadership – Inspiring teams, fostering collaboration, and steering stakeholders toward shared success.
Key responsibilities:
1. Strategic Technical Leadership
- Define and own the engineering delivery strategy, ensuring alignment with project constraints and Thales’ global standards.
- Develop a clear roadmap for engineering activities, balancing innovation with practical execution.
- Champion Agile and process-driven methodologies, tailoring them to maximize efficiency and quality.
2. Execution with Discipline
- Break down project scope into actionable work packages, allocating resources, budgets, and timelines while proactively managing risks and opportunities.
- Monitor progress with data-driven KPIs, ensuring transparency and timely adjustments to stay on track.
- Guarantee technical compliance: Verify that all designs (hardware/software) meet functional requirements and specifications without compromise.
3. Stakeholder & Team Leadership
- Unify cross-functional teams (engineers, subcontractors, customers) under a shared vision, fostering accountability, trust, and collaboration.
- Serve as the primary technical interface for the project managers, and design authorities, translating complex challenges into clear action plans.
- Mentor and develop engineers, providing constructive feedback and supporting their growth within Thales’ competency frameworks.
4. Financial & Risk Management
- Oversee the financial health of technical activities, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints.
- Anticipate and mitigate risks (technical, schedule, cost) with proactive contingency planning.
- Create a competitive advantage by managing risk, identifying opportunities and fostering continuous improvement
We are looking forward to:
Technical & Professional Expertise
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering (Electronics/Telecommunications preferred).
Experience:
- 7+ years in technical project management or multi-disciplinary engineering leadership.
- Proven ability to deliver complex, high-stakes projects in defense, aerospace, or security sectors.
- Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, system/software architecture, and IVVQ (Integration, Verification, Validation, Qualification).
Language Skills: Fluent English (mandatory); French/Dutch (strong plus).
Core Competencies
Pursuit of Excellence:
- High standards for technical delivery, with a focus on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Problem-solving mindset, always seeking optimal solutions to technical challenges.
Discipline & Structure:
- Ability to break down complexity into structured plans, enforce processes, and hold teams accountable.
- Resilience in fast-paced environments with competing priorities.
Leadership & Influence:
- Command respect and drive alignment among diverse stakeholders (engineers, customers, executives).
- Inspire teams with clarity, adaptability, and a results-driven approach.
Collaboration & Communication:
- Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary teams.
- Clear, concise, and persuasive communication in both technical and business contexts.
Thales is a global technology leader with more than 81,000 employees on five continents. The Group is investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – Big Data, artificial intelligence, connectivity, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust.
For more than 20 years, Thales has pursued a robust corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy based on the highest international standards. The principles behind this policy are now captured in the company’s purpose of “building a future we can all trust”, which was adopted in 2020.
Say HI* – Your journey to us
At times of change our international teams are ready to meet the complexity of today with the industry-leading technologies of tomorrow. Will you be part of it? We are looking forward to your online application. Great journeys start here, apply now!