Jobid=6d007e4b053d (0.1009)
Location: Hengelo, Netherlands
About your future job
The F126 Engineering Delivery Manager leads the technical delivery of one of Europe's most complex naval programs, overseeing 400+ engineers across System Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and IVVQ.
This position requires exceptional technical leadership to deliver cutting-edge naval combat systems for the German Navy's next-generation frigates.
As the F126 EDM, you will:
Lead the technical delivery of the complete F126 solution, ensuring on-time, on-quality delivery of all engineering deliverables
Partner closely with the F126 Project Management (your peers reporting to the F126 Project Director) to ensure seamless integration of technical delivery with program management
Oversee and coordinate System Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and IVVQ teams totaling 400+ engineers
Drive engineering excellence across a geographically distributed organization (Netherlands, Germany, Romania)
Represent engineering in customer reviews and executive-level governance forums
Navigate complex stakeholder landscapes across multiple Thales entities, customer organizations, and international partners
Foster collaboration across 14 nationalities, creating a unified high-performance engineering culture
Champion technical innovation while managing risks in this critical naval program
Lead transformation of engineering processes, tools, and practices for continuous improvement
Develop future leaders through coaching and creating growth opportunities across the organization
This role offers exceptional visibility and impact, directly shaping the success of one of Thales' most strategic programs. You'll work at the intersection of cutting-edge naval technology and large-scale system-of-systems engineering, with direct influence on European naval capabilities for decades to come.
Why you'd be a good match
Profile:
Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or equivalent
7+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience, with at least 3 years managing large-scale, multi-disciplinary engineering organizations
Proven track record in naval systems, defense, or similar complex systems integration domains
Experience leading engineering teams across multiple countries and cultures
Active security clearance or ability to obtain one
Fluent English: Dutch and German language skills are highly valued
Technical Competencies:
Technical Excellence: Deep understanding of systems integration and large-scale software development in mission-critical environments
Scale Management: Proven ability to lead 300+ person engineering organizations across multiple technical disciplines
Strategic Technical Leadership: Experience defining and executing engineering strategies for billion-euro programs
Naval Systems Expertise: Strong knowledge of naval combat systems or complex defense systems integration
Software at Scale: Experience with large-scale software development for real-time, safety-critical systems
Engineering Governance: Mastery of modern engineering practices, tools, and quality assurance at enterprise scale
Behavioral Competencies:
Inspirational Leadership: Creates compelling technical vision that motivates diverse, large-scale engineering teams
Executive Presence: Confidence to represent engineering at board level and with senior military customers
Partnership Orientation: Builds trust-based relationships, particularly crucial with Project Management counterparts
Cross-Cultural Agility: Successfully leads across 14 nationalities with cultural sensitivity and effectiveness
Strategic Systems Thinking: Connects technical domains, organizational boundaries, and program dependencies
Resilience Under Pressure: Maintains composure and effectiveness during critical program phases
People Development: Coaches leaders and creates environments where 400+ engineers can thrive
Decision Making: Makes tough technical decisions with incomplete information while managing significant risks
Your Career at Thales
Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your competencies in different areas:
Room and attention to personal development
Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new countries or go to a more complex Solution
Choose between technical expertise or a leadership path
Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group
What's in it for you
A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment
Room for personal and professional growth within our organization
Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries
A comfortable workspace in a modern environment, with focus on flexibility and work-life balance
Hybrid working arrangements where possible
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
40 days off per year (PTO)
Level of responsibility
LR 11 VKG 90
Interested?
Reach out for more information to our Talent Acquisition Partner Gerlof Jan Heck, via or +31 (0) 634748278.
Would you like to apply directly? Then click on the link to show your interest.
To ensure that we are a good match, we can ask you to participate in an assessment.
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