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.

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).