Thales

Engineering Delivery Manager

Spain · Hybrid · Full time

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EmployerThales
LocationSpain
Work styleHybrid
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted22 Sep 2026

Location: Madrid, Spain

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

Thales in Spain is a leader in technological solutions applied to Defence, Aeronautics, Security, Transportation and Space and, furthermore, is a global centre for excellence in Space, Security of Critical Infrastructures and Transportation. With a turnover of €320 million and a staff of 1,200, it exports approximately 40% of its total production principally to the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America.

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Thales Cybersecurity & Digital Identity is a global leader in digital security, building trust in an increasingly connected world. We design and deliver a wide range of products, software, and services based on two core technologies: digital identification and data protection.

Due to increased business activity, we are seeking an Engineering Delivery Management Role. As part of, you will be responsible for:

Deploy adequate Practices and Tools tailored (for SEM and WPM) to reach the required maturity according to Project/Product delivery challenges
Work with the discipline delivery team to make them efficient, identify gaps and associated actions to support delivery continuous improvement
Capitalize and share knowledge and assets dedicated to delivery discipline
Manage, develop people/skills & allocation to products/projects
Take in charge Delivery Lead Staffing (SEM, WPM, Tribe Leader, Chief Product Owner) on project/product with respect to PPM/PMs’ requests
Represent the CC in project reviews
Reviews of ‘Engineering Deliverability’ for bids (engineering strategy & plan, schedule, solution maturity, risk reduction & risk mitigations, acceptance strategy, certification, resourcing, E2 strategy, estimates, contingency)
Contribute on Bids/Products and Projects peer reviews to reduce engineering risks and increase confidence to deliver
Other specific info - to be filled in by Engineering Manager or Talent Acquisition

Requirements

You graduated with a Master of Engineering or Computer Science or in University
You have a minimum of 5 years’ experience among the following positions: Engineering Manager, IT / Technical Project Manager, or Software Engineering Manager (SwEM)
English, French and Spanish high level is a must
You want to lead a technical team in a challenging environment
You want to delight your customers and build strong relationships
You are willing to engage and develop your team using collaborative work and challenging approaches
You believe in continuous improvement and work accordingly
You sound convincing and persuasive
French is valuable
You know how to verify the technical deliverables of engineering teams (customer needs, OCD, requirements, architecture choice…)
You are able to lead and manage technical engineering projects, meeting the requirements with a clear view of the risks and opportunities
You are able to engage and influence a diverse set of stakeholders as well as creating clear and achievable goals
You are able to take decisions–even in uncertain contexts

What do we offer?

Flexible working hours.
Intensive working days on Fridays and during August.
Remote-friendly - 2 days a week working from home.
Restaurant allowance and social benefits (health insurance, kindergarten).
Free coffee on-site!

Thales is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, protected veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!

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