Location: Bucharest, Romania

The people we all rely on to make the world go round – they rely on Thales.  Thales rely on its employees to invent the future: right here, right now.

Present in Romania for over 40 years, Thales is expanding its presence in the country by growing its Digital capabilities and by developing a Group Engineering Competence Centre (ECC). Operating from Bucharest, Thales delivers solutions in a number of core businesses, from ground transportation, space and defence, to security and aeronautics.
Several professional opportunities have arisen. If you are looking for the solidity of a Global Group that is at the forefront of innovation, but with the agility of a human structure that tailors to the personal development of its employees and allows opportunities for evolution in an international environment, then this is the place for you!

About Our Team

From secure software to biometrics and encryption, CDI (Cybersecurity & Digital Identity) Global Business Unit technologies and services enable businesses and governments to authenticate identities and protect data so they stay safe and enable services in personal devices, connected objects, the cloud and in between.

Identity & Biometric Solutions (IBS Business Line), part of CDI GBU, has the mission to protect individual identities and citizens’ rights with secure, ethical, sustainable, and user-centric solutions.

In the context of IBS, there are several projects ongoing to be delivered to our customers and we are looking for a Software Work Package Manager to contribute to the successful delivery of our projects, a key role in our organization.

A typical week in the role of a Software Work Package Manager:

You will assign and schedule the engineering activities to meet the solution milestone.You will collaborate closely with the Project Design Authority (PDA) and Integration Verification Validation and Qualification Manager (IVVQM).You will challenge the proposed Design to better fit the project constraints, if necessary.You will ensure that the projects are delivered on time and within workload by coordinating the sub-system level execution.You will coordinate the lower sub-systems engineering teams to ensure compatibility and integrability of the solution.You will identify, monitor and report the technical risks and related action plans.You will be reporting to the Project Manager (PM) or Solution Engineering Manager (SEM) on schedule, progress, risks and workload.You will be responsible for identifying and formalizing the work package requirements and scope with the appropriate support needed from the technical team.You will be responsible for the work package requirements integrity and consistency throughout the project execution.You will manage the sub-contractor and procurement technical assessment.You collaborate with the customer on the technical aspects of the project execution.You collaborate with the IVVQM to ensure verification and integration of the solution.You will be structuring and mastering the delivery process, coordinating the teams, keeping right balance between time, costs and quality.

About the Role We Are Looking For

As Technical Project Manager, you will take the role of Software Work Package Manager (SW WPM). You will manage and monitor the whole engineering activities of the solution. You will define the system development plan as well as the process, practice and tools based on the project constraints in order to guarantee the quality of the engineering solution delivered to the Customer.

The SW WPM manages and coordinates internal multi-disciplined teams, which may include internal and external parties, performing a work package, and works with the Bid Manager / Project Manager and the Functional Manager for all aspects relating to his/her work package. Leads all work package activities (including those related to risks & opportunities) to reach objectives of the bid/project, regarding its technical, schedule, and financial aspects.

The SW WPM is responsible to deliver his/her/their work package on time and at the agreed cost and quality.

The SW WPM is accountable to the Project Manager to meet the commitments and deliverables of his/her/their work package and to contribute to the achievement of the project objectives and customer satisfaction, this in accordance with the entity’s policy.

The SW WPM contributes to the development and validation of the RACI, identifies associated internal and external dependencies and ensures these are monitored in coordination with the relevant provider.

Technical Skills

Required:

Technical background for at least 5 years (as software developer or quality engineer)At least a first experience of 2 years in a technical management positionFacilitation skills to handle workshops with stakeholders to clarify requirements and scopeKnowledge of configuration and change management tools (e.g. JIRA)Active contribution to communities (e.g. Project Management communities) and implement best practicesIn charge of centralizing the identification, monitoring and mitigation of the technical risks.Experience in facing and mitigating risk, anticipating issues and creating opportunities.

Nice to have (considered a big plus):

Project Management certifications (PMI, PRINCE2 or equivalent).Knowledge of products, security, standards requirements.

Human Skills

Required:

Leadership skillsPresentation skillsOptimistic and can-do attitudeValues: Focus, Openness, Respect, Courage, CommitmentFluent in EnglishCollaborative attitudeDesire to grow on project management and personal levels

Nice to have:

Certifications on different topics (leadership, team operations, lean six sigma, agile etc.)

Benefits

Training opportunities24 paid vacation daysAttractive salaryMedical careRestaurant ticketsInternational environment

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