Location: Hengelo, Netherlands
About the team
One of the responsibilities of the Software Engineering department within our Naval Engineering unit is the development of Combat & Information Management Systems for navy vessels and their integration with sensor and weapons systems. These complex systems incorporate advanced solutions in the field of information processing, information management, user interaction and sensor and weapons control. As such, our software offers essential support for missions ranging from combating piracy to defense against long-range missiles.
For its Naval Applications Engineering department, Thales (Hengelo) is looking for a talented: Team Manager Software Engineering (Fire Control Systems)
with a passion for software development and the ambition to advance his or her career within a high-tech environment in a management role.
About your future job
As Team Manager Software Engineering you manage a team responsible for the software development of our next generation Fire Control Systems. The team consists of 25-35 (junior, medior and senior) software engineers (and other relevant software development roles) and works according to the agile/scrum/SAFe methodology.
A Team Manager within Thales is key in the support, servant leading and guidance of our main assets: our people. We believe in inspired people who act based upon their own motives, feelings and values. Strategies are being developed top-down and bottom-up; the team manager plays a role to connect, align, explain and inspire. We expect our team managers to coach and facilitate teams and maximize the talents within their teams.
The last three years the Software department has grown in size. The challenge for the coming period is to grow the team maturity in domain knowledge and to develop competences, with focus on operational performance of teams and people. You are responsible for the individual performance of your team members, to enable the team to meet project objectives in relation to customer value, quality, time and budget.
You will be part of the Management Team of the Fire Control Systems Segment and the Software Engineering Discipline. Our management culture is based on trust, transparency and excellence. Together with the other team managers you are responsible for the overall department results. You contribute to and play an important part in setting up and executing our strategic plans and initiate process improvements.
Why you'd be a good match
For our team we are looking for someone who subscribes to our management culture. You combine your strong analytical qualities with creativity and pragmatism. In addition, you are a committed colleague who wants results. If you have a passion for people management and the eagerness to ensure our commitments are met, then you are the person we need.
We are looking for a person who:
- Has proven management experience in a high-tech business. Excels in self-reflection, has the ability to build an effective team and to develop people.
- Can balance active listening with the capability to convince people towards a common goal.
- Has the drive to help Thales succeed.
- Is analytically and verbally able to communicate with and balance interests of various stakeholders in the organization.
- Has a BSc or MSc degree.
- Communicates fluent in Dutch & English, both verbally and written.
What's in it for you
- A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas.
- Room for personal and professional growth within our organisation, 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.
- You can usually work where and whenever you want. Within Thales, we aim for a 60/40 balance, where you work from home at least two days a week, when your role allows this.
- A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalise your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade PTO for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.
- 40 days off per year (PTO).
Interested?
Apply now! Click on the button below to upload your profile, and show your interest!
Please note that for this role, we only accept direct applications. Any contact from agencies or media sales will be disregarded.
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. Some vacancies may require a security clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service.
What We Do
Thales is a global high technology leader investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust, which is vital to the development of our societies. The company provides solutions, services and products that help its customers – businesses, organisations and states – in the defence, aeronautics, space, transportation and digital identity and security markets to fulfil their critical missions, by placing humans at the heart of the decision-making process.
