Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager page is loaded## Technical Project Managerlocations: Singaporetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R Location: Singapore, SingaporeThales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.In Singapore, Thales has been a trusted partner since 1973, originally focused on aerospace activities in the Asia-Pacific region. With 2,000 employees across three local sites, we deliver cutting-edge solutions across aerospace (including air traffic management), defence and security, and digital identity and cybersecurity sectors. Together, we’re shaping the future by enabling customers to make pivotal decisions that safeguard communities and power progress.**Position Summary:**The Technical Project Manager, or known as Engineering Delivery Manager within Thales, is responsible for leading the project team and delivering the project within committed budgets, schedules, quality and performance for successful bids and projects delivery. The candidate coordinates and monitors the implementation of all engineering tasks throughout the whole life cycle of a bid/project.**Responsibilities:*** Ensure engineering activities are well managed within constraints of bids/projects, approved architecture, design policy, contracts, and company quality requirements.* Lead collaborative discussion and co-engineering between internal teams, vendors and customers to analyse, prioritise and validate stakeholders' requirements.* Ensure that engineering scope, plans and activities satisfy customer requirements, and are delivered on time, on budget and with the required quality.* Work closely with Design Authority to oversee and approve the outcome of evaluation studies on design alternatives, and to provide advice to both the customer and internal technical teams.* Through broad consultation, ensure the production of the required documentation in support of the project, to the satisfaction of the customer and internal senior management.* Liaise with customers on technical, architectural and procedural issues as required, ensure that scope creep is avoided.* Define the engineering work breakdown structure, project organisation structure, tasks schedule, engineering KPIs, and associated engineering tasks. Tailor as required and ensure all baseline requirements are met.* Define the strategy for development, build increments, validation, and project commissioning.* Follow up closely on defined KPIs and ensure issues discovered (such as risks of changes, schedule, anomalies, etc) are addressed promptly according to different project phases.* Perform periodic reporting to internal senior management and customer according to Thales methodology (Chorus) and common methods such as SAFe/SCRUM.* Ensure the implementation of multi-project synergies and lessons learnt, in order to optimize cost of technical solutions.* Manage engineering risks & opportunities during bids and project phase, guarantees programme commitments, including those flown down to subcontractors and partners.* Optimise technical work against costs, schedule and risks from design to validation and acceptance of the solution.* Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed, in conjunction with the functional Engineering Head or Director.* Manages Work Package Managers (WPM) and Integration Verification, Validation and Qualification (IVVQ) Manager to ensure successful completion of respective milestones.* Other duties as directed by the Project Manager or functional Engineering Head.**Essential Requirements:*** Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics Engineering or related discipline* Experience working on IT solution delivery projects* Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a Senior Engineering or Project Management role* Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams* Good knowledge on how large projects are managed* Strong oral and written communications skills* Strong liaison and stakeholders management skills* Strong motivation to be involved in all phases of a project life cycle, from bids to project completion**Desirable Requirements:*** Membership of relevant professional organisation, e.g. INCOSE, Institution of Engineers, etc.At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.#J-18808-Ljbffr