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Engineering Workpackage Manager Engineering Delivery Manager
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11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
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8 October 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Location: Abu Dhabi United Arab EmiratesIn 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 aerospace transportation defence security and space our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrows possible.For over 50 years Thales has been a trusted partner of the United Arab Emirates providing innovative and cutting-edge solutions in Defence Aeropsace and Cyber & Digital aligned with the nations long-term vision. With a strong local presence and more than 500 employees across three offices Thales is deeply embedded within the UAEs ecosystem. Thales Emarat Technologies plays a pivotal role as a key industrial enabler fostering national sovereignty self-reliance and innovation. Through localization strategic collaboration and exporting Made in the Emirates technologies to global markets we contribute significantly to the UAEs ambitious growth and development while helping build a future we call all trust.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80000 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!
JOB OBJECTIVE
The Engineering Delivery Manager (EDM) is working as a technical manager across the Project Engineering Lifecycle: development activities risks and opportunities schedules etc.
- Structuring and mastering the delivery process
- Mastering the technical debt the co-contracting and subcontracting
- Facilitating collaborative work across teams and stakeholders
- Providing the best engineering solutions for customers being in close touch with them and being the quality guarantee of the engineering solutions provided to the customers
- Contributing to the future products of Thales group
- Working on complex disruptive and stimulating projects
- Translating needs into requirements and building the development strategy (for the problem scoping phase)
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The position will be located in UAE/Abu Dhabi
Role and responsibilities
- Conduct all work packages activities: organization scheduling effort & budget control risk & opportunities management
- Conduct and manage reviews with the customer (e.g. PMR reviews etc.)
- Manage and coordinate activities with collaboration with project 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 in order to ensure the success of the WP
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Work Experience
- Relevant work package management or project management role (minimum 5 years)
- Have good skillset in project management techniques (scheduling risk management estimating progress reporting stakeholder management)
- Experience in a multi-discipline and multi-cultural environments on a complex system
- Relevant on producing IVVQ artefacts: test and acceptance plans test and procedures test and acceptance reports
Competencies
- You know how to verify the technical deliverables of engineering teams (customer needs OCD requirements architecture choice)
- You are able to lead and manage technical engineering projects meeting the requirements with a clear view of the risks and opportunities
- You are able to engage and influence a diverse set of stakeholders as well as creating clear and achievable goals
- You are able to take decisionseven in uncertain contexts
Preferred domains of knowledge:
- Radio
- Mission critical systems e.g. C2 / C4
- Large and complex systems
QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATION & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- You graduated with a Master of Engineering or Computer Science or in University
- You have a minimum of 5 years experience among the following positions: Engineering Manager IT / Technical Project Manager or Software Engineering Manager (SwEM)
- Certification in IPMA or PMP is an added advantage
- Proficient in English and French languages
HSE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Take care of your own safety and the safety of others as far as is practicable
- To use safety equipment (including PPE) as required and intended
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
In all critical environments - air, land, sea, space and cyberspace - decision-makers, operators, crews and members of our armed services and security forces are faced with millions of important decisions every day. It is in supporting these people that Thales in the United States ha ... View more
