Job Description

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

Thales has built a presence in the United Arab Emirates for over 35 years, and today has over 300 employees. Thales in the UAE is part of our Middle East business that has 1,800 people across Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, KSA, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and UAE. Together we delivered technology for the Dubai metro, the longest driverless metro network in the world and a fare collection system that processes up to 250,000 transactions per day. We make UAE a safer place by providing secure electronic payment solutions, cyber security systems and communications as well as security systems for Dubai International Airport and air traffic management and navigation systems for Abu Dhabi's airport.

JOB OBJECTIVE The Work Package Manager (WPM) is responsible for the set up and execution of the following work packages (system engineering, infrastructure and cyber security, IVVQ), in collaboration with the System Engineer Manager (SEM). Whilst the SEM handles the technical content, the WPM manages the financial, planning and reporting aspects.

In addition, this position will require providing expertise in Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification (IVVQ) activities and managing the IVVQ team.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct all work packages activities: organization, scheduling, effort & budget control, risk & opportunities management

Manage and coordinate internal teams (system engineering, infrastructure & cyber security, IVVQ)

Liaise with the Project Manager and head of disciplines for all aspects of the work package, especially resources and skills management

Coordinates IVVQ activities and provide coaching to junior IVVQ engineers

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Relevant work package management or project management role (minimum 3 years)

Have good skillset in project management techniques (scheduling, risk management, estimating, progress reporting, stakeholder management)

Experience in a multi-discipline environment, on a complex system

Relevant on producing IVVQ artefacts: test and acceptance plans, test and procedures, test and acceptance reports

Preferred domains of knowledge:

Radio, Tactical Data Link systems

Communication Networks

Mission critical systems e.g. C2 / C4 Large and complex systems

QUALIFICATION, CERTIFICATION & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Certification in IPMA or PMP is an added advantage

Proficient in English language

French an added advantage

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!

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