Overview
Engineering Workpackage Manager/Engineering Delivery Manager Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai at Thales Group
Position: Engineering Work package Manager / Engineering Delivery Manager
Location:
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
JOB OBJECTIVE
The Engineering Delivery Manager (EDM) works as a technical manager across the Project Engineering Lifecycle, overseeing development activities, risks, opportunities, schedules, and more.
STRUCTURED RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 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
Competencies
- 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
Preferred domains of knowledge
- Radio
- Mission critical systems (e.g., C2/C4)
- Large and complex systems
QUALIFICATION, CERTIFICATION & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- 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
HSE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Take care of own safety and the safety of others as far as practicable
- Use safety equipment (including PPE) as required and intended
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Title: Engineering Workpackage Manager/Engineering Delivery Manager
Company: Thales Group
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai
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