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# Software Engineering Manager

- **Company:** Thales Group
- **Location:** Stockport, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Configuration Management, Requirements Management, Software Engineering
- **Published:** July 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=049becbaaf4a6a79

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

* 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


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