Overview
Engineering Delivery Manager Jobs in Ottawa, Canada at Thales
Title: Engineering Delivery Manager
Company: Thales
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Category:
Location:
Ottawa, Canada In 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 other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow’s possible.
For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada’s capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canada’s best place to live 2017 by Maclean’s, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long-term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.
Engineering Delivery Manager (EDM),
Ottawa, ON – Hybrid
Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the ITAR or the EAR
Requires a positive Controlled Goods assessment as you will have direct access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program
Required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level
Position Summary
We have a current vacancy for an Engineering Delivery Manager (EDM), who is responsible and accountable for the delivery of the assigned work package, how it feeds into the project’s business rhythm and all associated governance aspects in order to ensure successful project execution. The role will demand an individual with highly developed communication and influencing skills.
Additionally, technical depth and domain experience will be required to ensure Thales delivers the project to the schedule, cost and quality requirements and to the satisfaction of the customer. The ability to lead and motivate an integrated technical team will be key to the success and execution of the work.
For this position the EDM will work within the AJISS Engineering Change (EC) team. The scope is to organize, plan and control all engineering work associated with Emergent Tasks for the internal team and sub-contractors. Report on all this work to business is also within the scope of the EDM.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Provide overall leadership, direction, and technical guidance to a cross-disciplinary project team.
Plan, organize, and control staff and resources to achieve project goals within delegated authority.
Develop, integrate, and manage the project and engineering Work Breakdown Structures (WBS/OBS) in alignment with project plans.
Establish project governance, using Thales methodologies and best practices throughout the lifecycle.
Create and maintain a detailed technical project schedules, ensuring achievement of milestones and performance objectives.
Oversee technical program deliverables, ensuring solutions meet requirements and secure customer acceptance.
Monitor and control project schedule, scope, and technical performance against approved baselines.
Implement predictive monitoring and robust risk/opportunity management to ensure timely delivery and compliance.
Promote a safe working environment and ensure activities meet legal and company standards.
Foster collaboration and maintain effective relationships with the Project Manager (PM), Project Design Authority (PDA), other Engineering Delivery Managers (EDM) and other internal stakeholders.
Embed continuous improvement, promote execution excellence, and capture lessons learned across the project.
Support team recruitment, resource planning, and contribute to broader company or program objectives as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science or, in lieu of a degree, 6 years of directly relevant engineering experience and/or education (ex. Technical Diploma), as equivalency.
10+ Year of Technical Experience (with 4+ of those Years in Project Management)
Experience Using the V-Model to Execute Technical Work
Experience Using the Waterfall/Agile Methodologies within a Project Environment
Preferred Qualifications
Exper…