About this role
Lieu : Tubize, Belgium
We say HI* *Human Intelligence – Welcome among Thales Team!
Thales in Belgium 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
Engineering Delivery Manager As the Engineering Delivery Manager (EDM), you are the technical manager of the project, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery of complex engineering systems. You will orchestrate multi-disciplinary teams, enforce best-in-class processes, and drive strategic alignment between technical execution and business objectives. Your mission is built in three pillars: Excellence – Upholding world-class technical standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Discipline – Structuring workflows, mitigating risks, and maintaining unwavering focus on cost/schedule/quality. Leadership – Inspiring teams, fostering collaboration, and steering stakeholders toward shared success. Key responsibilities: 1. Strategic Technical Leadership
• Define and own the engineering delivery strategy, ensuring alignment with project constraints and Thales’ global standards. • Develop a clear roadmap for engineering activities, balancing innovation with practical execution. • Champion Agile and process-driven methodologies, tailoring them to maximize efficiency and quality. 2. Execution with Discipline
• Break down project scope into actionable work packages, allocating resources, budgets, and timelines while proactively managing risks and opportunities. • Monitor progress with data-driven KPIs, ensuring transparency and timely adjustments to stay on track. • Guarantee technical compliance: Verify that all designs (hardware/software) meet functional requirements and specifications without compromise. 3. Stakeholder & Team Leadership
• Unify cross-functional teams (engineers, subcontractors, customers) under a shared vision, fostering accountability, trust, and collaboration. • Serve as the primary technical interface for the project managers, and design authorities, translating complex challenges into clear action plans. • Mentor and develop engineers, providing constructive feedback and supporting their growth within Thales’ competency frameworks. 4. Financial & Risk Management
• Oversee the financial health of technical activities, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints. • Anticipate and mitigate risks (technical, schedule, cost) with proactive contingency planning. • Create a competitive advantage by managing risk, identifying opportunities and fostering continuous improvement
We are looking forward to: Technical & Professional Expertise Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering (Electronics/Telecommunications preferred). Experience:
• 7+ years in technical project management or multi-disciplinary engineering leadership. • Proven ability to deliver complex, high-stakes projects in defense, aerospace, or security sectors. • Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, system/software architecture, and IVVQ (Integration, Verification, Validation, Qualification). Language Skills: Fluent English (mandatory); French/Dutch (strong plus). Core Competencies Pursuit of Excellence:
• High standards for technical delivery, with a focus on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. • Problem-solving mindset, always seeking optimal solutions to technical challenges. Discipline & Structure:
• Ability to break down complexity into structured plans, enforce processes, and hold teams accountable. • Resilience in fast-paced environments with competing priorities. Leadership & Influence:
• Command respect and drive alignment among diverse stakeholders (engineers, customers, executives). • Inspire teams with clarity, adaptability, and a results-driven approach. Collaboration & Communication:
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Clear, concise, and persuasive communication in both technical and business contexts.
Thales is a global technology leader with more than 81,000 employees on five continents. The Group is investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – Big Data, artificial intelligence, connectivity, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust.
For more than 20 years, Thales has pursued a robust corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy based on the highest international standards. The principles behind this policy are now captured in the company’s purpose of “building a future we can all trust”, which was adopted in 2020.
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? We are looking forward to your online application. Great journeys start here, apply now!