Software Engineering Manager

• Ensure relevant department/product/project management plans are kept up to date and the correct level of governance is executed for the products/projects
• Ensure software development is performed in accordance with these plans and Product Policy and fully engage in agile methodologies when applied
• 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
• Deliver work package to timescales and budget ensuring any scope changes are identified and managed

• 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 Integration and Verification activities
• Experience of risk management
• Experience of bid management and estimation techniques
• Good understanding of current trends in software engineering development techniques and technologies

Experience:

• 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 Integration and Verification activities
• Experience of risk management

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified or equivalent.

Pulled from the full job description

• Annual leave
• Employee discount
• Paid volunteer time
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to work scheme

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.

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