Technical Project Manager (Hardware Engineering)

About the job

Based on a solid legacy, SOTAS at its core is a voice communications solution used by the crews of military vehicles (e.g. armored personnel carriers or battle tanks) during their missions. SOTAS is recognized for its highly reliable operation by our customers around the world, many of whom we at Thales have been serving for decades.

Similar to the integration of telephony systems with networked computing technologies in the commercial markets, SOTAS is now expanding its horizon to support the next generation integrated mission systems, primarily in vehicles.

The Technical Project Manager/ Work package Manager leads the product release team and work preparation team in an Agile flow. These teams consist of EMC-, Test- and Production engineers, who work together for the release of new communication products. This team is in close contact with other engineering teams and supply chain department. External companies enable us in quick prototyping and after a thorough qualification process the design will find its way to our products, often in an international environment. Most projects can be characterized as highly innovative and do have a high technological level.

Your work will cover the full spectrum of activities, from orientation to product realization. A part of your job is fulfilling the role of product owner, who is responsible for:

• Representing stakeholder interests and understanding their vision.
• Staying informed about trends and goals while maintaining regular communication with stakeholders.
• Managing and prioritizing the product backlog effectively.
• Monitoring progress and sharing updates on the planning with stakeholders.
• Collaborating with the development team to define the sprints.

Represent interest stakeholders and understand their vision. Know the trends and targets and have regular contact with the stakeholders. Manage the product backlog and prioritize. Check the progress and share the planning with the stakeholders. Define the sprints with the development team.

Your scope as Technical Product Manager is owning a full spectrum of our release activities, from system test requirements up to product release. Together with the specialists, you are responsible for translating the HW subsystem test and production requirements to a thread for the execution of the tasks within given time and budget.

About you

• Bachelor or Master degree in the field of electrical engineering.
• Project Management experience within an high tech Engineering Department, preferably experience in Agile way of working.
• Experience with working with releasing products and experience with EMC testing and endurance testing.
• Excellent project management skills and experienced in working with; scope, budget, stakeholder , resource management, risk management and multi-disciplinary teams;
• Managed and executed release of electronic products;
• Enthusiastic, dynamic, pro-active person and committed to execute projects according defined test plans;
• Team player with knowledge of lean Engineering in Scrum teams;
• Good communication skills;

What's in it for you

• A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment with freedom to show initiative and good ideas.
• Room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills.
• Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe.
• A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance.
• Within Thales we implement hybrid working and if your work allows it, you can work at home for two days a week.
• A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade days off for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.
• 40 days off per year (PTO).

To ensure that we are a good match, we can ask you to participate in an assessment.

Diversity Statement

We actively support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. That means that equal opportunities, inclusion and an informal culture are integral to our success. It also means that your well-being and happiness matter to us! That’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, remote working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.

Security Requirements

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. This position requires a personal security clearance (AIVD B screening).

For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service.

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