Engineering Project Delivery Lead
Thales is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Delivery Lead to oversee engineering activities across Munitions, Energetics, and Chemicals Product Lines in bids, projects, and products.
Key Responsibilities:
* Accountable for all engineering activities ensuring delivery outcomes align with business strategy and product roadmaps;
* Oversee product timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality outcomes;
* Provide strategic team leadership, setting clear goals, empower team members, and cultivate a culture of accountability and innovation;
* Spearhead critical projects and oversee their industrialization, ensuring seamless transition from design to full-scale production;
* Collaborate with operations, design, and supply chain teams and others to align project goals with business and operational goals;
* Mitigate risk, resolve production bottlenecks, and ensure compliance from a safety and regulatory standards;
* Implement and optimize lean manufacturing and agile project management practices to enhance efficiency and team performance.
Requirements:
* Must have Explosive Ordnance engineering lifecycle knowledge and experience underpinned by relevant tertiary qualification;
* Must have experience leading engineering teams to deliver complex projects;
* Proven success in delivering large-scale manufacturing or production projects;
* Experience influencing and engaging with a broad range of stakeholders to achieve outcomes while developing strong working relationships;
* Bachelor of Engineering Degree and/or equivalent, and/or demonstrated engineering competencies required to attain CPEng;
* Eligible for Australian State engineering registration and the National Engineering Register as required.
Benefits:
* Competitive remuneration + Super + Bonus + Medical Insurance;
* ThalesFlex - Hybrid work environment;
* Recognized leader in reservist employee support;
* Veterans Leave;
* Fitness Passport Discount - Access to a network of Gyms across AUS;
* Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance);
* Modernised Paid Parental Leave;
* Novated Lease options;
* Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work;
* Personal & professional training development opportunities;
* Sonder - Wellbeing & Support Partner;
* Access to a network of the best people.
Additional Information:
Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and (role dependent) medical checks.
A Defence security clearance is required for this role. Applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.
The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
The U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
We're committed to supporting a diverse workplace and fostering industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs), and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer.
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