Systems IVVQ Manager

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems to extended protection across the entire battle-space, including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems, and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

Together, we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their careers with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better and keep us safer. We innovate across Aerospace, Defence, Security, and Space industries. Your health and well-being matter, which is why we offer flexibility such as part-time hours, job sharing, home working, or flexible start and finish times.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Integration, Verification, Validation, and Qualification Manager (IVVQM) within Thales Optronics and Missile Electronics (OME). The successful candidate will initially undertake the role within one of the Land, Sea, or Air domains within OME.

The primary purpose of this position is to define and implement IVVQ strategies, management, and tasks for large design and development projects across Thales OME. As an IVVQM, you will focus on delivering solutions to customers in our Land, Sea, and Air domains, either on a single project, multiple small projects, or across a product portfolio.

You will report to the OME Head of Engineering Delivery or the Engineering Manager on the supported project/program. Responsibilities include:

• Leading and coordinating all IVVQ activities with the customer
• Preparing IVVQ plans, work breakdown structures, and schedules
• Ensuring IVVQ is integrated into project planning from the start
• Preparing system integration, verification, validation, and qualification activities
• Defining IVVQ strategies and related requirements
• Specifying test equipment and methodologies
• Managing testing at manufacturer sites, customer premises, or external test facilities
• Leading and supporting trials teams
• Analyzing results and producing technical reports
• Reviewing technical artifacts from an IVVQ perspective
• Leading the IVVQ engineering team to deliver work products on time, within scope and quality
• Participating in governance reviews and customer meetings
• Leading evidence collation for system certification

The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background with experience in leading IVVQ of multidisciplinary projects, a methodical approach, and a focus on customer needs. Knowledge of the defence or regulated industries is advantageous.

Aligned with Thales Leadership Behavioural Model, candidates should demonstrate agility, stakeholder engagement, risk management, continuous improvement, and development of others.

This role requires SC Clearance. It is advantageous if currently held; otherwise, the candidate must undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. For details, visit the UKSV website.

Applicants should have resided in the UK for the last 5 years, or at least 3 years with additional checks. Further details are available on the UK government website.

Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner, to explore this opportunity.

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