Organisation Context
The Airspace Mobility Solutions (AMS) business, part of the Global Business Unit Land and Air Systems, is providing leading edge Air Traffic Management (ATM), Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM), Security and Digital Aviation solutions for the Commercial and Defence sectors.
The AMS business manages 11% of the worldโs airspace and with revenues of over 500 million Euros worldwide, is the global market leader in airspace management solutions. In Singapore, the business focus is the delivery and support of two key ATM solutions including TopSKY-ATC(HE) and LORADS-III.
This role will initially support the TopSKY-ATC(HE) product line.
Role Description
The Engineering Delivery Management (EDM) role is focused on technical management of all engineering activities. They provide direction, guidance, expert advice, mentoring, support, audit, and workflow management (tasking prioritisation and resource coordination) in support of achieving project objectives and milestones in accordance with the approved schedule. The EDM will manage a multi-skilled team of system, software, integration, V&V and infrastructure engineers to provide on time delivery of services and support for systems and/or sub-systems of products, or for projects, across multiple platforms.
Responsibilities
ยท Provide direction, expert advice, mentoring, and workflow management (including task prioritisation and resource coordination) in support of achieving project objectives and milestones
ยท Lead a multi-skilled team of engineers to deliver software engineering solutions, aligning team capability to meet customer expectations
ยท Lead technical reviews, workshops, peer reviews and project reviews as appropriate for the program
ยท Prepare and lead the monthly TFR and support the WPPR
- Communicate, analyse, plan and report as necessary to align team capability and customer expectations
ยท Identify / Review risks, and proposing effective solutions; executing mitigation actions and reporting on outcomes / cost savings and residual risks
ยท Define and tailor the software engineering environment and the process, practices and tools applicable to the project
ยท Provide guidance to technical teams with regard to engineering matters aligned to the agreed architecture, to ensure effectiveness whilst meeting customer requirements
ยท Ensure the timely delivery of software releases in support of the integration and test program
ยท Promote knowledge sharing and ensuring that work is captured sufficiently for re-use across projects
- Provide support to bids, produce/review Engineering Cost estimates for any modification proposals to the functional baseline
- Provide support during the analysis of Customers requirements to propose and negotiate winโwin solution responses with Customers based in Australia and worldwide
- Ensure clear communications (written and verbal) with external customers
- Manage customer scope iaw approved baseline/schedule
- Manage customer expectations
ยท Deliver iaw Thales processes and practises and contribute to their improvement
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Qualifications
ยท Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT or other relevant qualification
Essential Experience
ยท Solid experience of managing the development of real time distributed complex software centric solutions in a safety critical environment
ยท Solid experience in total life cycle of complex software development, including processes and responsibilities at each stage in the cycle
ยท Solid knowledge and experience in Systems Engineering lifecycle (eg. EIA632, ISO/IEC15288)
ยท Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders across a complex environment
ยท Solid eperience of leading and mentoring team of multi-skilled engineering team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment
ยท Solid experience in upskilling and training new engineers
ยท Experience in managing software development projects using Agile methodologies and the ability to drive iterative development processes
ยท Strong experience of using Earned Value Management, Work Package Control and reporting, with exposure to scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera etc.)
ยท Financial / budgetary management of engineering work packages or tasks
ยท Strong ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including Project, Engineering Delivery Managers, Product Owners, Technical Design Authorities, Speciality engineers and the engineering team under management.
ยท Collaboration tools including Jira, Confluence etc.
Desirable:
ยท Air Traffic Management domain expertise (inc. standards such as ICAO, Eurocontrol, AIDC)
ยท Experience in product delivery using agile methodologies like Lean methods (including PDCA, Kanban, Value-Stream Mapping); prior experience working Agile @ Scale framework is a bonus
ยท Programming/Scripting Languages; Java, C++, Ada, Python, Bash
ยท Experience working in a Linux/Unix development environment
General / Special Requirements
GENERAL
ยท Assist in ensuring a harmonious work environment in all departments that you are working with by upholding Thales' key values.
ยท An advocate for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
ยท An advocate for diversity and inclusion who will be actively involved in implementing change initiatives to achieve our diversity goals
ยท An advocate for a culture of continuous improvement
ยท An advocate for Accountability, transparency and curiosity
ยท Comply with all relevant company Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental policies and framework and work practices with the intent of preventing or minimising accidental exposures to self, colleagues, visitors and/or the environment and to ensure a safe work practises at all times.
ยท Comply with all relevant Company policies and procedures.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
ยท Occasional international travel may be required