Software Development Manager

Software Delivery Lead
Security Level UK Sole National
~ Important - For this role, due to government security requirements, the term UK Sole Nationals must exclude anyone who is a dual national or naturalised British (i.e. originally a foreign national)


The role covers the related activities of Software Engineering Management and Software Work Package Management.

Software Engineering Management (SWEM) includes the establishment and execution of the appropriate processes, practices and standards for the software development to be undertaken. It also includes the identification, organisation and management of resources (human and technical) required to undertake the development.

Software Work Package Management (SWPM) includes responsibility for the delivery of a defined scope of work to meet specific customer needs within committed cost, time and quality constraints agreed for the project/product. It includes the planning, monitoring and control of the work, identifying and managing risks throughout the work-package duration.
Some travel to client sites and occasionally other Thales UK sites may be required. Therefore, flexibility to travel and work at other locations is desirable.

Ensure relevant department/product/project management plans are kept up to date and the correct level of governance is executed for the products/projects
Liaise with Project Customers as required
Plan, coordinate and monitor the performance of the work, identify and manage risks during all the Work Package lifecycle until the closure
Capture and monitor metrics appropriate to each stage of the project's/product's lifecycle, and enact plans to continuously improve the project/product development
Review Engineering Forward Load with SWEM and Head of SW Delivery
Contribute to bid activities regarding estimates, project scheduling and bid gate review inputs
seeking opportunities both within and outside of Thales to develop your professional knowledge in software, engineering and management
Develop necessary skills and experience through training (on the job, classroom, e-learning), mentoring and feedback
Lead by example and utilise the Thales Leadership model to create a high performing and culture and coaching environment

Background in Software Engineering and experience of the Software Development Lifecycle
Knowledge and proven application of engineering project delivery and processes across the full project lifecycle with cognisance of commercial impacts
Knowledge and experience of agile methodologies and practices
Experience of configuration control and change management
Experience of requirements management, software design and development
Experience of risk management
Experience of bid management and estimation techniques
Good understanding of current trends in software engineering development techniques and technologies
Experience in the use of industry standard software engineering toolset

Substantial and proven experience in a SW Delivery role that includes the management of deliveries from multiple integrated SW Development and Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification teams.
Experience of SW sub-contract management
Experience in specific management toolsets – Atlassian Jira, Windchill PLM

Security Clearance
Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

At Thales, we believe in flexible SMART working and have the expectation this role will be delivered through a combination of remote and office based collaborative working. When working in the office, you will be based at the largest Thales site in the UK, featuring access to a wide variety of resources including manufacturing, environmental and electromagnetic test facilities and specialised laboratories. The modern site includes a subsidised restaurant, a café, break out spaces, bicycle storage facilities and more.

Alongside a competitive base salary, we offer a variable compensation plan bonus and benefits package, which includes:

~ Pension Scheme
~28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays)
~ Life Cover
~ Progression and Development Opportunities
~24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
~ Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers


Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.

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