Engineering Delivery Manager F126 at Thales

Hengelo, Overijssel, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Leadership, Systems Integration, Naval Systems, Engineering Excellence, Cross-Cultural Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Process Improvement, Coaching, Decision Making, Software Development, Engineering Governance, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Partnership Orientation, Executive Presence, Innovation

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Location: Hengelo, Netherlands About your future job The F126 Engineering Delivery Manager leads the technical delivery of one of Europe's most complex naval programs, overseeing 400+ engineers across System Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and IVVQ. This position requires exceptional technical leadership to deliver cutting-edge naval combat systems for the German Navy's next-generation frigates. As the F126 EDM, you will: Lead the technical delivery of the complete F126 solution, ensuring on-time, on-quality delivery of all engineering deliverables Partner closely with the F126 Project Management (your peers reporting to the F126 Project Director) to ensure seamless integration of technical delivery with program management Oversee and coordinate System Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and IVVQ teams totaling 400+ engineers Drive engineering excellence across a geographically distributed organization (Netherlands, Germany, Romania) Represent engineering in customer reviews and executive-level governance forums Navigate complex stakeholder landscapes across multiple Thales entities, customer organizations, and international partners Foster collaboration across 14 nationalities, creating a unified high-performance engineering culture Champion technical innovation while managing risks in this critical naval program Lead transformation of engineering processes, tools, and practices for continuous improvement Develop future leaders through coaching and creating growth opportunities across the organization This role offers exceptional visibility and impact, directly shaping the success of one of Thales' most strategic programs. You'll work at the intersection of cutting-edge naval technology and large-scale system-of-systems engineering, with direct influence on European naval capabilities for decades to come. Why you'd be a good match Profile: Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or equivalent 7+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience, with at least 3 years managing large-scale, multi-disciplinary engineering organizations Proven track record in naval systems, defense, or similar complex systems integration domains Experience leading engineering teams across multiple countries and cultures Active security clearance or ability to obtain one Fluent English: Dutch and German language skills are highly valued Technical Competencies: Technical Excellence: Deep understanding of systems integration and large-scale software development in mission-critical environments Scale Management: Proven ability to lead 300+ person engineering organizations across multiple technical disciplines Strategic Technical Leadership: Experience defining and executing engineering strategies for billion-euro programs Naval Systems Expertise: Strong knowledge of naval combat systems or complex defense systems integration Software at Scale: Experience with large-scale software development for real-time, safety-critical systems Engineering Governance: Mastery of modern engineering practices, tools, and quality assurance at enterprise scale Behavioral Competencies: Inspirational Leadership: Creates compelling technical vision that motivates diverse, large-scale engineering teams Executive Presence: Confidence to represent engineering at board level and with senior military customers Partnership Orientation: Builds trust-based relationships, particularly crucial with Project Management counterparts Cross-Cultural Agility: Successfully leads across 14 nationalities with cultural sensitivity and effectiveness Strategic Systems Thinking: Connects technical domains, organizational boundaries, and program dependencies Resilience Under Pressure: Maintains composure and effectiveness during critical program phases People Development: Coaches leaders and creates environments where 400+ engineers can thrive Decision Making: Makes tough technical decisions with incomplete information while managing significant risks Your Career at Thales Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your competencies in different areas: Room and attention to personal development Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new countries or go to a more complex Solution Choose between technical expertise or a leadership path Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group What's in it for you A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment Room for personal and professional growth within our organization Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries A comfortable workspace in a modern environment, with focus on flexibility and work-life balance Hybrid working arrangements where possible Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package 40 days off per year (PTO) Level of responsibility LR 11 VKG 90 Interested? Reach out for more information to our Talent Acquisition Partner Gerlof Jan Heck, via gerlofjan.heck@thalesgroup.com or +31 (0) 638697390. Would you like to apply directly? Then click on the link to show your interest. To ensure that we are a good match, we can ask you to participate in an assessment. #LI-GH1 Interested in a CAREER IN THE RAIL transportation sector? To see our jobs in the railway market, please visit our dedicated site here

Responsibilities

The F126 Engineering Delivery Manager leads the technical delivery of the F126 naval program, overseeing a team of 400+ engineers across various engineering disciplines. This role involves ensuring on-time and quality delivery of engineering deliverables while fostering collaboration and driving engineering excellence.