About Us
At Thales, we harness the power of technology to make our world a safer, more sustainable and inclusive place.
We stay curious, share what we know and challenge what's possible. Our expertise spans some of the world's most important industries, from manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space.
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Our Mission
We're working together to build a future we can trust. With a presence in Australia, we deliver innovative solutions that transform the skies and improve lives.
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Job Description
We're seeking an inspirational leader to drive organisational effectiveness as our Software Discipline Manager.
This role requires defining engineering processes, aligning workforce capacity with delivery milestones, and strategically structuring teams.
You'll work within a collaborative team environment, empowering and motivating teams to achieve their full potential.
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Key Responsibilities
* Work with fellow Discipline Managers and Heads of Discipline to define engineering processes
* M Match workload demand, workforce capacity, delivery milestones, and career growth
* Define organisational structure, particularly shaping teams and squads to maximise delivery and learning effectiveness
* Line manage Software Engineers, including recruitment, performance management, and training
* Manage business processes across engineering, delivery, and country/group departments
* Role model successful delivery and embed agile ways of working, connecting squads with organisational objectives
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Requirements
To succeed in this role, you'll have:
* Experience in managing large teams working in complex programs within an enterprise environment
* Delivery experience working with large teams collaboratively towards a greater vision
* Deep understanding of traditional and modern software development practices, including DevOps and Agile
* Strong understanding of different programming languages, particularly Java (C/C++, and Ada is an advantage)
* Experience with Jira, Confluence, Teams, and other collaboration tooling
* Stakeholder Management experience working with stakeholders across multiple departments, skillsets, and countries/cultures
* Australian Citizenship to obtain defence clearance
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