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Mission
Thales Begium (Herstal site) is a world leader in precision guided rocket system for helicopters and jet aircraft and system team of its key engineering activities. In order to meet its ambitious production and product development roadmap, Thales increases its team and is looking for an Engineering Delivery Manager.
Location: Herstal, Belgium
Engineering Delivery Management
The Engineering Delivery Management (EDM) role is focused on technical management of engineering activities. As an EDM, you will be responsible for building the team with the main focus on delivering engineering. You will be working closely together with the engineering teams, with the aim of creating goal‑driven team(s) based on engineering earned value management. Within this scope, you and the Product Design Authority are responsible for organizing the project, processes, and deliverables within given time and money; the Product Design Authority is technically responsible for the chosen solution, implementation, and realization. EDM is seen as a key capability for our business and is well positioned to provide opportunities for career growth.
Responsibility
* Strong focus on engineering delivery to achieve project on‑time delivery and within budget
* Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of engineering projects involving hardware, software, and system integration components
* Build a team with the same goals to create an efficient engineering chain conducting all engineering activities R&T/R&D
* Manage cross‑functional engineering teams, including systems engineers, software developers, and test engineers
* Take project execution to the next level by developing project management skills and processes
* Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle
* Define and track project schedules, milestones, and deliverables aligned with contractual commitments
* Organize and facilitate collaborative work across teams: internal resources, local sub‑contractors, foreign strategic partners, and final customers in Belgium or abroad
* Collaborate with program managers, people manager, quality assurance, and supply chain to ensure compliance with defense industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AQAP)
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise delivery processes, including Agile or V‑model methodologies adapted to defense projects
* Ensure clear communication and reporting with internal stakeholders and external customers, including progress, challenges, and technical solutions
* Manage based on Program Engineering KPIs
* Support regulatory and certification activities related to product safety, reliability, and performance
Profile
* Completed Master’s degree in Engineering
* Proven track record with a minimum of 5 years of project management or technical leadership experience within an engineering company (high‑tech) in aerospace, defense, automotive, embedded systems or other high‑reliability industries
* Strong knowledge of systems engineering, product development lifecycles, and integration/testing processes
* Experience working with multidisciplinary teams on complex technical projects
* Results‑oriented, cost‑conscious, and proactive
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a highly regulated environment
* Visionary and able to handle complex situations
* Can‑do attitude and “why‑not‑this” mindset
* Integrity‑driven leadership and stakeholder engagement
* Excellent project management skills: scope, stakeholder, resource, and risk management; able to work in multidisciplinary teams
* Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence)
* Cooperative mindset, looking to improve own team rather than blame others
* Enthusiastic, dynamic, and possesses excellent communication skills
* Familiarity with defense industry standards, quality frameworks, and certification processes
* Experience in aeronautical, spatial, defense, or automotive industry with knowledge of DO‑178, ARP‑4754, or ISO 26262 is a plus
* Fluent in French and English; knowledge of German or Dutch is a plus
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