We say HI* ̶ Bienvenue dans l’équipe Thales !
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Thales en Suisse fait partie d'un groupe technologique leader mondial dans les domaines de la défense et de la sécurité, de l’entraînement et de la simulation, de l'espace ainsi que de l'identité et de la sécurité numériques. Dans un monde plein d'incertitudes, nous veillons à ce que nos clients, nos partenaires et nos collaborateurs puissent emprunter de nouvelles voies en toute confiance et en toute sécurité. Pour un avenir dans lequel nous pouvons tous avoir confiance.
Say HI* – Dis bonjour à ta carrière en tant que
Collaborateur-trice Infrastructure des bâtiments - 50% (m/f/d)
à Bure #LI-HYBRID (Ref. Nr. R0294422)
Le Centre d'instruction au combat (CIC) Ouest, que nous exploitons sur mandat de l'Armée suisse, t'attend à Bure. Tu es ici à la bonne adresse si tu apprécies le contact direct avec les clients, si tu veux t'engager pour la réussite des programmes d'entraînement militaires et si tu aimes aussi te déplacer en plein air. Fais partie de l'équipe d'experts de Thales chez l'un des principaux fournisseurs d'entraînement et de simulation en Europe. Nous sommes impatients de te rencontrer!
Ta mission:
Effectuer des travaux de petites réparations selon les consignes
Effectuer des travaux de conciergerie et de maintenance des bâtiments
Nettoyage des infrastructures des bâtiments
Apporter un soutien aux travaux de nettoyage des infrastructures de la base militaire
Aider renseigner et apporter son soutien à l’équipe ainsi qu'au personnel militaire sur place
Annoncer les défectuosités
Nous attendons avec plaisir :
Expérience dans le domaine des métiers techniques manuels de préférence pour la réparation et la conciergerie
Capacité à s’exprimer en français
Permis de conduire catégorie B
ApproSens des responsabilités, esprit pratique et apte à travailler en équipe•
Polyvalence et bonne résistance au stress
De nationalité suisse, casier judiciaire et extrait du registre des poursuites vierge
Ceci t’attend à Bure
La convention collective de travail de l’industrie des machines, des équipements électriques et des métaux (CCT) I Travail flexible et mobile sans horaire de base | Modèles de travail à temps partiel favorisant l'équilibre entre vie professionnelle et vie privée | Programme de participation en actions "Sharing Thales" | Allocations pour événe-ments particuliers | Possibilités d'évolution internationale au sein du groupe Thales | Vastes possibilités de forma-tion continue avec le Thales Learning Hub | Entretiens de développement réguliers | Plateforme d'avantages avec des réductions pour les collaborateurs | Boissons chaudes et froides gratuites I Primes payées pour les assurances d'indemnités journalières
Pour nos 83'000 collaborateurs dans 68 pays, nous ouvrons des perspectives d'avenir, réalisons des carrières individuelles et permettons des espaces de créativité. Nous y parvenons grâce au courage, à la diversité et à la ferme volonté de relever les défis exigeants de notre époque de manière plus sûre et plus inclusive. Grâce à notre gestion des collaborateurs durable et axée sur les valeurs, nous défendons activement la diversité.
Say HI* – Ton chemin vers nous
Lorsque les signes du temps sont au changement, nos équipes internationales sont là pour répondre à la complexité d'aujourd'hui avec les technologies de pointe de demain. Tu es de la partie ? Ton interlocuteur Frédéric Martin se réjouit déjà de recevoir ta candidature en ligne via notre portail carrière.
Frederic Martin
Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-FM1
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Avis aux agences de recrutement:
Veuillez comprendre que tout envoi de profil de manière proactive ne sera pas traîté par l'équipe recrutement.
Nous n'acceptons que les candidatures envoyées par les candidats eux-mêmes.
Nous vous remercions de votre compréhension.
About the Role
:The successful candidate will possess broad expertise across multiple disciplines such as Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or Process Engineering (maintenance engineering experience is not applicable).
This role demands an individual who has led from the front in managing large-scale industrial teams, processes, and facilities, particularly with experience in setting up new production lines or facilities. Your contribution will be critical in driving industrial strategies and ensuring operational excellence within our manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Essential Experience & Skills:
Desirable:
Additional Information:
What we can offer:
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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. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.
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. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.
Great journeys start here, apply now!
Read Less Software & Cyber Programme Manager
Based in Cheadle, Templecombe, Bristol or Crawley– Hybrid working 3 days in the office weekly
Are you an inquisitive person with a natural propensity to identify risks and solve problems before they occur, together with building significant relationships with both internal and external stakeholders – Are you looking for your next challenge within Project Management where you can help shape and drive the project to support business growth?
What the role has to offer:
Drive continuous improvement in ways of working to increase growth
Opportunity to see innovative world leading solutions from inception to delivery
To be involved in a department with significant business growth plans
What we offer you?
We offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
Performance Related Bonus
Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm
Pension Scheme
28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays)
Life Cover
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
Gym membership discounts
Career Development
Our Opportunity
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Programme Manager to join Thales (UWS) Under Water Systems, who provide Sonar, Visual Systems and Electronic Warfare Support solutions for the Royal Navy, through the Maritime Sensor Enhancement Team
You will be responsible for the successful delivery of a major strategically significant element of the MSET Programme and will be the overall person in charge for all aspects of delivery and is responsible for achieving project objectives to the satisfaction of both the customer and Thales.
The role requires strong leadership, professional project management expertise, excellent stakeholder management, team building skills, and a proactive approach to identifying and managing risks and opportunities.
You will be responsible to deliver availability to the Royal Navy fleet of vessels on the major MSET programme where you will successfully manage the relationship with internal and external key stakeholders. You will also have an overall accountability for key operational and financial indicators (such as Quality, Cost, Delivery, gross margin, cash).
The successful individual will ensure the integrity of project governance and information, robust business planning and risk management. You will ensure “Lessons Learned Management” is applied to all projects, entailing application of lessons from other projects, and capturing lessons learned.
Key business outcomes include:
Lead the mobilisation and development of a new strategic service offering for Thales UK to Full Operating Capability.
Lead the effective development, coordination and sponsorship of people, process, tooling, data and governance changes to successfully cement a resilient and effective operating model.
Lead customer engagement and performance management for a large value programme.
Coordinate a cohesive and efficient ‘One Thales’ service delivery spanning 5 geographic locations, 3 business units, multiple functions and a complex and fragmented customer stakeholder network (DE&S, SDA, Royal Navy, BAES).
About you:
A proven track record of delivering successful software and/or cyber agile projects and/ or a portfolio of projects in a context relevant to Thales
Leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams
Managing customer and supplier relationships
Leading the process of structuring and planning complex projects and the tailored deployment of best practice project controls
Directing project activities with reference to the baseline and critical path, with a focus on proactive risk and opportunity management and controlling variance to time/cost/quality
Project financial and contractual management
Working across functional boundaries to achieve alignment and support for project objectives
Demand/business planning principles in a project context with a focus on the reliable forecasting of resource requirements (including critical skills) and working with adjacent functions to schedule those appropriately
Representing projects through established governance, giving an evidence-based account of progress and distilling key risks/opportunities/support needed for Senior Management
Experience with coaching junior Project Managers
Working in a complex, multi-site organisation
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.
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To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.
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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. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.
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. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.
Great journeys start here, apply now!
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We are looking for a driven product marketer who has a passion for identifying the intersection of customer pain points, market requirements and product value. This individual will work in a fast-paced environment to identify, build and drive the product marketing initiatives that will strongly position Imperva in the small and mid-sized enterprise market.
As a product marketing manager, you will operate from a user-first mindset and directly impact our company’s success by working closely with cross-functional teams including product management, marketing, and sales to effectively communicate the value of our products to our target buyers. telling relevant and strategic narratives through the lens of customer personas.
The successful candidate will combine an understanding of the market, customer needs and the product portfolio with the creative aspects of positioning technology through stories that are compelling, authentic and engaging. They will see the total business picture and have a well-developed sense of accountability and a personal commitment to success.
What You Will Do
Develop differentiated positioning and messaging that resonates with our target personas and cascade that messaging across all internal, market and customer-facing content.
Create content across the buyer’s journey that clearly communicates our value proposition and extends our thought leadership in the market.
Partner with sales enablement to deliver product-related updates, sales motions and training.
Track competitors and deliver meaningful competitive content to help sales teams compete in their opportunities.
In collaboration with product design and management teams, leverage your skills and experience as a product marketer to successfully build, execute and optimize PLG initiatives that grow pipeline.
Collaborate with the marketing team to deliver integrated thought leadership, awareness and pipeline creation programs that help us achieve our targets in the SME market.
Partner with product management to understand product strategy, market fit and how to position against competitive offerings.
What You Need to Succeed
Product marketing experience in cybersecurity, experience with Application Security preferred.
Proven ability to analyse complex situations and reach conclusions through fact-based decision making.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and build credibility across teams by demonstrating value.
Excellent storytelling skills with exemplary written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to translate technical concepts into persuasive marketing content for diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to prove what is or isn’t working and adjust accordingly by setting targets and measuring KPIs.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to work cross-functionally across sales, marketing & product management organizations.
A drive to constantly optimize and improve, combined with a relentless focus on customer experience.
Applicants must have a valid work permit in the UK.
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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. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.
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. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.
Great journeys start here, apply now!
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Manufacturing Technician – Laser Department
Location: Glasgow
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Land and Air Systems (LAS) Optronic business unit as a manufacturing technician. In this role you will work closely with existing team members, Work Cell Manager and Manufacturing Engineers in delivering the outputs from the relevant work cell as per the business requirements.
The roles are based out of our Glasgow manufacturing site.You will work a 4 day week Monday to Thursday and work 9.25 hours per day.
Start time is flexible between 6:00am and 7:30am and you get 30 minutes unpaid for lunch. There is also free on-site parking and an on-site canteen.
The role
Perform Manufacturing operations in accordance with the associated documentation provided to the to ISO 9001 quality standards expected in a timely and professional manner.
Adhere to the defined company processes when carrying out all tasks
Laser technician required to build and test opto-mechanical and electrical systems.
Assembly and test of laser production products, including optic/laser alignment, fault finding, environmental testing and laser ranging.
Optical and electrical sub assembly building of advanced laser products.
Setup and use of complex electro optical tooling and test equipment.
Knowledge of calibration, ESD, optical handling and quality control.
Able to read mechanical, optical and electrical drawings.
Working to class 6 cleanroom standards.
Strong analytical and diagnostic skills and be able to work as part of a team.
Input and support any continuous improvement actions being worked on within industry
Manage and record build configuration of product
Familiar with ERP MRP system Oracle or similar.
About you
Experience in working within an Industrial / Engineering environment is essential
Ability to read and understand mechanical, optical and electrical drawings Ability to assemble and test product to a high standard
To have an awareness / understanding of manufacturing processes
Focussed on meeting deadlines with good time management and prioritisation skills
The ability to work on own initiative when required
The ability to work and contribute as a team player
A basic level of PC skills
Desirable
Proven experience working to standards including IPC610, IPC620 and J-STD-001 is desirable
What we can offer
4 day working week
Pension Scheme
28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays)
Life Cover
Progression and Development Opportunities
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailer
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Director of Bids and Proposals
Irvine, CA (Hybrid)
Position Summary
Thales is looking for a Director of Bids and Proposals (DBP) to support and manage all bid activities for Thales Inflight Experience (IFE) business line (BL) including all inflight entertainment and connectivity product portfolios as well as integrated offers while contributing directly to EXCOM initiatives. This position commands a high level of expertise and an understanding at the enterprise level of the commercial, technical and value implications of the solutions to be proposed to the customer. These wide ranges of activities not only require an experienced global view of the business but will also consume the unit financial stake of over of 50% of the BL yearly order intake budget. The position is required to develop and sustain the growth of the inflight entertainment and connectivity business and to support the Avionics (AVS) Global Business Unit (GBU) in achieving their long-term corporate growth commitments. The DBP will challenge and motivate cross-functional, multi-disciplined stakeholder personnel that support the bid process, to promote cooperation and an attitude of commitment in the pursuit of our objectives. The DBP will encourage a culture of continuous improvement in bid quality, robustness, technical rationalization and overall project feasibility working cooperatively with Sales, Customer Delivery, Product Management and Engineering. Through performance of the duties listed below, the DBP will provide value added support to the Sales process by ensuring regional and centralized bid strategies and process are incorporated into the customer proposals, coordinating and leveraging key company strengths into individual Sales campaigns serving to improve the company’s effectiveness to compete in the marketplace while improving profitability. Furthermore, assurance that RFPs are responded to in a timely manner and completely is a key objective of this position.
In this position, you will also endeavor to collect regional customer order intake, gross margin, customer pursuit, market and trend information to provide continuous performance monitoring and feedback and to assist effectively forecasting and reporting global order intake and profitability. The position will also serve to ensure compliance with established company processes and utilize the appropriate company Bid Management process for presentation to management for required approvals.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Bids & Proposals management for both IFE and Connectivity as well as combined offers; Manage and coordinate the core bid team stakeholders including Financial Analysts, Program Management and Engineering for cost development; Define the initial project baseline based on a viable solution and project structure regarding the customer requirements and Company strategy/policy; Organize bid kick off meetings to communicate and flow down customer RFP requirements through the organization: cost and price targets and customer product / system requirements; ensuring that all bid requirements are acknowledged and understood; Create and validate the bid based on the stakeholders’ commitment and by validating risks and opportunities of the future project; Based on the initial project baseline, define major milestones for delivery and acceptance, consolidate costs and validate the whole project baseline for the bid.Manage a matrix team consisting of both internal and external third parties; collect and review the required input (costs data and technical information) to create the bid package, whilst ensuring that the bid schedule and milestones are adhered; Review the bid package and ensure that it is accurate, meet the bid target setting requirements as identified by the sales manager, and meet the current corporate requirements for cash flow, payment schedules and GM (%).Coordinate executive reviews of the bid package; focused on commitments, risks and financial analysis; Make presentations to the GBU level at Corporate for gate and business model trends; Launch the solution oriented phase, organize and plan the future project; Coordinate the Sales / Program handover of successful bids, ensuring Program Management is fully briefed on the customer requirements and subsequent program scope of work, company commitments and associated bid financial package.Manage annual customer bid activity based on yearly order intake objectives; Establish and foster positive relationships with the regional sales organizations to ensure a cooperative and collaborative approach to sales, proposal strategy and forecasting; Work closely with Product Strategy, Product Management and Product Marketing groups to provide customer trend analysis, based on RFP activity, and help develop future product developments and roadmaps supporting the following tasks; Survey of the competition offering with associated SWOT.Define market price for each segment of the connectivity offering hardware, software and services; Identify and characterize connectivity services taking into account cabin environment but also extension to maintenance and flight support services for pilot needs.Analyze and benchmark business models both B2B with airlines and B2C with passengers; Define best in class offering portfolio with clear differentiators leveraging both internal developments, and develop relevant partnerships to complete the connectivity value proposal; Participate in the innovation and product planning process with the designated design team; As needed, support trade shows in which the IFE Group exhibits; Create/Conceptualize new business models, bid tools and business practices.Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; and 15 years of related Sales, product management, Engineering, Marketing and Finance experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Must have experience in business, customer relationship management, bid, program and support. Direct interactions with customers bring significant added value.Collaborate across a multi-disciplined, multi-cultural globally located organization; Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.Be fully knowledgeable of Inflight entertainment business and Thales processes; Connectivity and IFE products aerospace expert, full understanding of satellite technology, familiar with international business and Aircraft OEM processes and structure.IFEC business and technical knowledge mandatory; Highly organized with a focus on results.Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of management and externally to customers; Must be able to work in transversal complex organizations composed of highly different profile/skillsets; Must have flexibility and temperament to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment / priorities.If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!
Special Position Requirements
Schedule: Core Business Hours Monday-Friday.Physical Environment: Typical office environment – No special physical requirements.Travel: This position may require domestic and international travel up to 10%.Regulatory Compliance Requirements: None.Why Join Us?
Say HI and learn more about working at Thales click here.
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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
•Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance
•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period
•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
•Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program
Read Less Title: Engineering Outsourcing Work Package Manager
Base location : Templecombe / Cheadle, UK
We can offer a hybrid approach to office and remote working. We would expect 3 days per week as the standard days on Cheadle / Templecombe / any Thales sites.
Travel percentage: Up 50% in the UK and on all Thales locations. There may be a little amount of overseas travel anticipated.
Primary Purpose of Role:
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Outsourcing Work Package Manager to join our Under Water Systems Engineering team. The growth of the UWS business has resulted in an increase in utilization of suppliers (external to Thales) to deliver projects.
This role will be responsible for the management of work packages that are being delivered by external vendors or contractors, from inception to work package closure. This role will ensure these work packages meet project goals & required technical specifications, adhere to defined quality standards, and are delivered within the agreed budget and timeline. This role involves managing relationships with internal and external teams, monitoring progress, and resolving issues to ensure successful completion of the outsourced work.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience in technical engineering supplier management, and will act as the principle liaison between internal teams and external suppliers.
This role demands professional engineering management capabilities, strong leadership and team management skills. It involves shaping solutions from complexity, and the ability to understand and thrive in complex situations whilst providing clarity to others. It also necessitates accomplished stakeholder management skills to maintain a strong cross-departmental network, both within Thales and externally with our strategic and niche suppliers.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks:
As an Engineering Outsourcing Work Package Manager, you are responsible for coordinating and managing the external teams to execute both managed service activities and work packages, ensuring all activities are completed to meet the project's technical and financial goals while satisfying both the Project Manager's and customers' needs. Your primary responsibilities include managing our supplier(s) to ensure that work is delivered on time, within the agreed budget, and at the defined quality. Key tasks involve planning, coordinating, and implementing projects within the approved scope, budget, and timeline; effectively monitoring progress and presenting updates to stakeholders; supporting suppliers with their assigned tasks; and implementing improvements.
Bids:
Work with MoB&F Team, Heads of Engineering Delivery and Bid & Project Managers to ensure opportunities for outsourcing non-core work are identified, translated and delivered in accordance with the MoB&F strategy.
Work with internal Thales teams to ensure that Product Breakdown Structures, Work Breakdown Structures and Organizational Breakdown Structures are set up to facilitate ease of outsourcing.
Write and own the engineering infeed into the technical specifications and statements of work for outsourced work packages, engaging the wider engineering team as required.
Work Package Management:
Develop, manage, track and deliver detailed engineering work packages (EWPs) to ensure successful execution of outsourced work packages.
Ensure that outsourced work packages align with project timelines, scope, and budget, taking steps to ensure the project stays within the allocated resources.
Coordinate cross-functional external teams, including design, procurement, and quality assurance, to ensure the timely delivery of outsourced work packages.
Ensure that the interfaces between the outsourced work packages and work delivered by internal Thales teams are understood, tracked and managed, and that any changes are communicated, managed and controlled.
Supplier Management:
Act as the primary point of contact for external technical suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring project requirements and expectations are understood, and managing relationships and communication.
For managed services, manage the internal Thales team communications with the supplier, prioritizing work and ensuring that the backlog is addressed and outsourced work completed in accordance with the service level agreement(s).
For work packages, manage and deliver outsourced work packages to schedule, quality and cost.
Oversee the technical and performance aspects of supplier agreements, ensuring suppliers meet contractual obligations and quality standards.
Evaluate and monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with specifications, delivery schedules, and cost constraints.
Collaborate with procurement and legal teams to negotiate contract terms with suppliers.
Technical Oversight:
In collaboration with engineering and supplier teams:
Provide technical oversight and guidance on the execution of work packages, ensuring they meet technical requirements and industry standards.
Review and approve engineering documentation, drawings, and other deliverables from suppliers to ensure they meet quality and specification requirements.
Assist with the resolution of technical issues that arise during the delivery of work packages.
Risk and Issue Management:
Proactively identify potential risks, issues & opportunities associated with outsourced managed services and work packages, and implement and manage mitigation plans.
Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to address any delays or technical problems that could affect the overall project timeline or quality.
Reporting and Documentation:
Prepare and present regular progress reports and updates for internal stakeholders, including project managers and senior leadership.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of work package execution, including technical and contractual details, milestones, and deliverables.
Collaboration:
Work closely with project management, engineering, and procurement teams to ensure alignment and smooth delivery of work packages and managed service activities.
Facilitate meetings with internal teams and suppliers to ensure ongoing communication and coordination.
Maintain clear and effective communication with internal project teams, external suppliers and stakeholders, ensuring everyone is informed about progress and any issues that arise.
Transformation:
Promote and champion the use of outsource suppliers as a solution to enable project delivery, sharing supplier capabilities, good news stories and best practice to increase uptake.
Grow the UWS managed services with our suppliers, both through boosting headcount with our existing managed services and increasing the portfolio of services offered.
Work with the MoB&F team to establish & embed new strategic and niche suppliers to meet the UWS needs.
Experience and Skills:
Experience:
Significant experience in an engineering / project management / subcontract management role, with at least 5 years of experience in managing work packages in a technical supplier management capacity.
Proven experience in managing and coordinating relationships with external technical suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
Knowledge and experience in subcontract and work package management.
Proven experience in managing engineering projects, including overseeing the delivery of technical work packages and ensuring alignment with project goals.
Strong leadership skills, recognized as a self-motivated leader who engages and develops teams through collaborative and innovative approaches.
Expertise in planning, organizing teams, and ensuring the successful execution of engineering projects, adhering to deadlines, budgets, and quality standards, while managing risks and identifying opportunities.
Ability to produce clear, concise, and high-quality reports.
Competence in financial management, workload planning, and risk management.
Familiarity with bidding processes is an advantage.
Analytical, dynamic, and capable of working autonomously.
Skills & Competencies:
Strong technical understanding of engineering principles, systems, and processes.
Experience using project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, etc.).
Ability to manage multiple work streams and suppliers simultaneously.
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and mitigate risks in project delivery.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Education and Qualifications
Desirable, but not essential:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
PMP (Project Management Professional) or similar project / work package management certification (e.g. IPMA-C or D certification).
Certifications in supplier management or procurement.
Behaviours and Values
A self-motivated individual who has a genuine desire to deliver value to the business. Demonstrates leadership behaviours:
Think Big - Imagine the future: Deals well with complexity - Makes sense of and simplifies multiple concepts. Manages ambiguity effectively. Listens, and moves towards the best solutions and implementation.
Make it Happen - Act with Agility: Fosters continuous improvement - Is flexible, tries things out, checks results and adapts consequently. Sees mistakes as a way to learn.
Together - Grow others and self: Demonstrates self-awareness - Respectful and humble. Invests time in own development. Eager to learn and be challenged to develop new skills and experiences.
All members of the team are expected to:
Embrace the Thales Safety Culture to provide a safe and healthy working environment for all.
Be exemplary in their ethical conduct and social responsibility.
Perform in line with the Thales Code of Practice, Policies and Procedures.
We are looking for a candidate with the following values:
Ability to communicate clearly and freely
Dynamic
Innovative
Reliable
Strong team player
Knowledge sharing
Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK SC Level Security Clearance without caveat and be UK national.
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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. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.
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. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.
Great journeys start here, apply now!
Read Less We say HI* ̶ Bienvenue dans l’équipe Thales !
*Human Intelligence
Thales en Suisse fait partie d'un groupe technologique leader mondial dans les domaines de la défense et de la sécurité, de l’entraînement et de la simulation, de l'espace ainsi que de l'identité et de la sécurité numériques. Dans un monde plein d'incertitudes, nous veillons à ce que nos clients, nos partenaires et nos collaborateurs puissent emprunter de nouvelles voies en toute confiance et en toute sécurité. Pour un avenir dans lequel nous pouvons tous avoir confiance.
Say HI* – Dis bonjour à ta carrière en tant que
Technicien Polyvalent - 100% (m/f/d)
à Bure #LI-HYBRID (Ref. Nr. R0294402)
Le Centre d'instruction au combat (CIC) Ouest, que nous exploitons sur mandat de l'Armée suisse, t'attend à Bure. Tu es ici à la bonne adresse si tu apprécies le contact direct avec les clients, si tu veux t'engager pour la réussite des programmes d'entraînement militaires et si tu aimes aussi te déplacer en plein air. Fais partie de l'équipe d'experts de Thales chez l'un des principaux fournisseurs d'entraînement et de simulation en Europe. Nous sommes impatients de te rencontrer!
Ta mission:
Tu seras le technicien polyvalent dans notre domaine de simulation.
En tant que membre essentiel de notre équipe, tu garantiras le bon
fonctionnement de notre simulateur Life à la pointe de la technologie. Ce système permet aux militaires d’observer, d’analyser et d’évaluer les mouvements tactiques des troupes lors d’exercices.
Tu auras l’opportunité de participer à des projets captivants tels que le développement d’applications ou de sites Web utilisés au cœur de la place d’armes de Bure.
Tu seras également amené à participer au montage mécanique et à la maintenance de simulateurs embarqués dans des véhicules militaires, pour des missions toujours plus variées.
Tu assureras la maintenance du village d’entraînement entièrement automatisé, garantissant une expérience réaliste et immersive pour nos clients.
• Tu suivras les exercices militaires en les filmant dans le terrain et dans le village d’exercice.
• Enfin tu auras la possibilité de monter les séquences vidéo, photo et audio pour les critiques d’exercice et bien plus encore.
Nous attendons avec plaisir :
Diplômé en automation ou informatique ou électronique (CFC, ES ou titre jugé équivalent)
Expérience dans les domaines mécanique et électronique requise
Connaissances dans le domaine informatique ou informatique de gestion
Intérêt pour le domaine de la vidéo et du montage
Capacité à s’exprimer en français et bonnes connaissances de l’allemand
Permis de conduire catégorie B
Souplesse et disponibilité pour travailler à des horaires variés
Sens des responsabilités, pragmatique et apte à travailler en équipe
Polyvalence et bonne résistance au stress
Fort intérêt pour le domaine de la sécurité civile et militaire
Nationalité suisse, personne de bonne moralité avec un casier judiciaire vierge
Ceci t’attend à Bure
La convention collective de travail de l’industrie des machines, des équipements électriques et des métaux (CCT) I Travail flexible et mobile sans horaire de base | Modèles de travail à temps partiel favorisant l'équilibre entre vie professionnelle et vie privée | Programme de participation en actions "Sharing Thales" | Allocations pour événe-ments particuliers | Possibilités d'évolution internationale au sein du groupe Thales | Vastes possibilités de forma-tion continue avec le Thales Learning Hub | Entretiens de développement réguliers | Plateforme d'avantages avec des réductions pour les collaborateurs | Boissons chaudes et froides gratuites I Primes payées pour les assurances d'indemnités journalières
Pour nos 83'000 collaborateurs dans 68 pays, nous ouvrons des perspectives d'avenir, réalisons des carrières individuelles et permettons des espaces de créativité. Nous y parvenons grâce au courage, à la diversité et à la ferme volonté de relever les défis exigeants de notre époque de manière plus sûre et plus inclusive. Grâce à notre gestion des collaborateurs durable et axée sur les valeurs, nous défendons activement la diversité.
Say HI* – Ton chemin vers nous
Lorsque les signes du temps sont au changement, nos équipes internationales sont là pour répondre à la complexité d'aujourd'hui avec les technologies de pointe de demain. Tu es de la partie ? Ton interlocuteur Frédéric Martin se réjouit déjà de recevoir ta candidature en ligne via notre portail carrière.
Frederic Martin
Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-FM1
*Human Intelligence
Avis aux agences de recrutement:
Veuillez comprendre que tout envoi de profil de manière proactive ne sera pas traîté par l'équipe recrutement.
Nous n'acceptons que les candidatures envoyées par les candidats eux-mêmes.
Nous vous remercions de votre compréhension.
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Systems Engineer within Thales OME, the role can be based in Reading or Glasgow and depending on the specific project role may require some travel and time spent at other Thales sites, Customer sites or integration and test facilities.
As a Senior Systems Engineer you will be able to work autonomously to contribute towards the systems engineering design activities throughout the engineering project involving:
Definition of Systems Requirements for the productCreation of design documentation capturing the systems engineering design Definition of the internal and external interfaces of the systemFunctional definition of system behaviourDevelopment of test procedures to support the verification of the systemCarrying out integration and verification testing against test procedures Conducting activities to gather evidence that the systems requirements have been achievedPeer reviewing technical artefactsSupporting the wider engineering team by sharing knowledgeThe successful candidate should be a good communicator who is proactive and able to constructively challenge ideas and concepts and have experience in:
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary design teamDefining systems interfaces, boundaries and other external factors that would impact on designRequirements Engineering (elicitation, decomposition and analysis)Analysing the operational concepts of a systemIt would be beneficial if the candidate also has:
Experience of the decomposition of a systems design to sub-system level Experience or knowledge of systems modelling techniquesExperience of analysing potential solutions against the key needs in a design briefExperience of using design analysis techniques (trade-off analysis, calculations, modelling and simulation, etc.)This role will report to the Discipline Manager for Systems Engineering.
Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-FT1 who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity.
This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.
To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.
For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.
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. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.
Great journeys start here, apply now!
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Engineering Work Package Manager within Thales Optronics and Missile Electronics (OME). As an Engineering Work Package Manager you will work in collaboration with the Programme Managers, the Engineering Delivery Managers, the Head of Engineering Delivery and the wider engineering team to ensure delivery of the engineering projects. This role will be responsible for managing the delivery of engineering work packages, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required technical specifications.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
You know how to use your skills to plan, organise teams, and guarantee the delivery of engineering projects by respecting deadlines, costs and quality with a clear vision of risks and opportunitiesYou have good knowledge of subcontract and work package managementYou have proven experience in coordination of various technical activities You have outstanding problem-solving skills and a passion to solve hard problems You can demonstrate knowledge in financial, workload plan and risks management You possess a strong technical understanding of engineering principles, systems, and processes.Excellent project management skills, with experience using project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, etc.).Ability to manage multiple work streams and suppliers simultaneously.Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and mitigate risks in project delivery.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.LIFE AS A THALES ENGINEERING WORK PACKAGE MANAGER
In this role you will be responsible for:
authoring the Work Package Description with the WP team based on the project structure and customer requirementsidentifying deliverables, milestones and interdependencies with other WP’sestablishing the schedule and the estimates based on a viable solution, and identify the necessary resources and their availabilityinitialising the risk and opportunity register and the work package baseline using the relevant key project toolsdefining the organisation and work breakdown required to deliver to the Customer needsdefining the cost structure, resource profiles, supplier selection and the relevant metrics to monitor the WPleading high performing, multi-discipline engineering teams to generate engineering solutions that meet the Customer needscontributing and working to the defined engineering delivery strategy and resource profile based on the engineering estimates to ensure the delivery of the projectthe planning and prioritisation of activities required to deliver solutions to the contract schedule, costs and qualityday to day management of the engineering team’s activities ensuring proactive management of issues, opportunities and risksupdating the schedule, risk & opportunities register and the Estimate to Completemanaging and reporting of the engineering efficiency for the projectpeople management for the engineering team on the project and provide feedback into the people manager reviews with the functional discipline leadsNICE TO HAVE:
A recognised project management certification is a plus.Knowledge and experience of air, land and/or naval products would be beneficial to this role.#LI-MC2
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. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.
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. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.
Great journeys start here, apply now!
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