We say HI*

*Human Intelligence – Welcome with Team Thales!

Thales in Germany 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

Senior Engineering Delivery Manager for Embedded Device Development (f/m/d)

Location: Ditzingen

In Ditzingen, you will encounter security solutions for monitoring and safeguarding borders and border controls, protection of civil and military facilities and tactical communication. This is the right place for you if you want to join us in developing and producing tactical radio equipment for networked operations guidance during military missions. Join the Thales expert team for cybersecurity and cryptography, for encryption components and hardware security modules and electronic key management systems. We are happy to have you on board!

Your mission

Lead a technical development team laterally within important projects and throughout the bid process

Plan and coordinate engineering activities from system design to integration and customer acceptance

Define the development strategy, processes, practices, and tools (PP&T) applicable to each system

Establish, collect, and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track development progress and manage risks

Collaborate with project managers, IVVQ managers, and Engineering Work Package Managers

Define and plan engineering work packages for bids and projects with regard to quality, cost, and time

Identify, evaluate, and manage opportunities and risks

Report to project managers and maintain an engineering project dashboard

Collaborate with and possibly manage subcontractors

Contribute to personnel resource planning and deployment

Derive Lessons Learned and propose improvements to operational organization

We are looking forward to

Demonstrated experience in technical project management or work package management within hardware and software development projects, showcasing your ability to lead and deliver complex, high-stakes initiatives effectively

Hands-on experience in the development or management of embedded devices/cryptosystems is highly desirable, highlighting your expertise in secure communication technologies

Proven track record of working on certification projects and navigating related processes, such as those aligned with Common Criteria standards or within the defense industry, underlining your capability to ensure compliance and quality assurance

Extensive experience in collaborating with international teams, demonstrating your ability to work seamlessly across cultures and geographies to achieve common goals

Exceptional communication skills, coupled with an aptitude for networked thinking and demonstrated resilience, ensuring you can effectively convey complex ideas and maintain composure under pressure

What you can expect at the site Ditzingen:

Binding collective agreements | Flexible and mobile working | Various part-time models to promote work and life balance | Company pension | Part-time retirement models | Share holding programme “Sharing Thales” | Contributions for special occasions | Corporate networks with versatile events on offer | International development opportunities within the Thales corporation | Comprehensive professional development opportunities in the Thales Learning Hub | Talent programme to promote young talent | Regular development meetings | Buddy programme for newcomers | Benefit platform for employees | Binding collective agreements | In-house health service | Canteen and kitchenette | subsidised VVS ticket | Covered parking facilities | Charging stations for e-cars | Discounts at selected fitness facilities

For our 77,000 employees in 68 countries we open up visionary perspectives, realise individual career paths and enable creative freedom. This is achieved with courage, versatility and the firm intention to make the demanding challenges of our time safer and more inclusive. With our sustainable value-focused management we support diversity actively.

You can find out more on our Corporate Social Responsibility here.

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? Your contact Christian Frey is looking forward to your online application on our Career portal.

Christian Frey – Head of Talent Acquisition

+49 174 173 73 61

*Human Intelligence