IVVQ Manager
Location: Templecombe, hybrid working with 3 days in the office
Join Thales now and seize the exciting opportunity to advance your career as an IVVQ (Integration, Verification, Validation, & Qualification) Manager within our dynamic C4I (Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence) products team!
What the role has to offer
Opportunity to drive project success by strategically shaping and managing IVVQ strategy, schedules, and resource allocation to ensure efficient delivery of high-quality, compliant outcomes
Chance to lead innovation, inspire teams, and drive excellence across the entire product lifecycle with us
Our Opportunity
Reporting to the Engineering Delivery Manager, you will have the unique opportunity to influence the entire product lifecycle - from initial specifications to final delivery - across multiple innovative products. You will guide a diverse team of system, software, and hardware engineers through every stage of product verification and validation, ensuring seamless delivery to our customers and end-users.
Join us as an IVVQ Manager and take a critical leadership role within our product leadership team. We welcome applications from experienced Senior IVVQ Engineers eager to take the next step in their careers, as well as current IVVQ Managers seeking a dynamic new challenge within a forward-thinking team.
Building a Future, we can all trust.
Thales Land & Air Systems (LAS) supplies systems, equipment, sensors and services for civil and military air traffic control, air defence and land combat. Thales Integrated Airspace-protection Systems (IAS) UK designs, manufactures and services a range of cutting-edge technologies and capabilities ranging from air surveillance and mission planning solutions to missile and space propulsion systems. In the face of ever-evolving threats, mission success hinges on seamlessly integrating disparate data streams and platform communications to provide a unified view of the battlespace and allow coordinated actions with unprecedented precision. Our Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence (C4I) business area delivers this capability through its products, acting as a key enabler to military planning, supporting multi-domain operations with agility, connectivity, and situational awareness. With integrated AI our products are enabling faster, smarter decision-making and enhanced mission effectiveness.
What we offer you
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our employees’ wellbeing and professional growth, which includes:
Performance related annual bonus (VCP)
Pension – match like-for-like up to 7% of annual base salary
Life Assurance – 2 x base salary minimum (8 x salary if part of the pension scheme)
Income Protection – 50% of salary less state benefits for 5 years
Annual Leave – 201 hours, bank holidays, plus 1 company day
Private Medical Insurance - Couples cover
Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 1:00pm
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
24 hours paid leave for volunteering activities
Access to flexible benefits and discounts – dental insurance, buying & selling annual leave, cycle to work, and many more
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
Shape the IVVQ strategy, estimates, and schedules to drive project success
Strategically plan, manage, and deliver IVVQ work packages with effective resource and activity allocation
Develop and enforce robust IVVQ testing, verification methods, and acceptance criteria to guarantee quality outcomes
Take charge of integration, verification, validation, and qualification activities, both on-site and at customer locations
Analyse test data thoroughly, produce insightful technical reports, and compile comprehensive compliance evidence
Proactively identify design non-compliances and technical risks, communicating clearly with stakeholders and recommending solutions
Collaborate closely with internal teams, including Design Authority and Engineering Management, to ensure IVVQ aligns seamlessly with design and requirements
Coordinate smoothly with test houses and customer sites to facilitate all IVVQ activities and acceptance processes
Provide transparent and timely status updates to project leadership and external customers, ensuring confidence and clarity
Lead engineering IVVQ reviews and drive efforts toward successful customer acceptance and project delivery
About You
At Thales, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Essential:
Bachelor’s degree (BEng, BSc) or equivalent in a numerate, scientific, or engineering discipline
Proven ability to lead teams and engage effectively across all organizational levels
Demonstrated experience in planning, coordinating, and executing IVVQ or equivalent engineering lifecycle activities
Skilled in developing, reviewing, and managing test strategies and procedures for complex system integration and verification
Proven track record of ensuring technical solutions comply with customer, product, and regulatory requirements (e.g., cybersecurity, environmental/HSE, safety)
Adept at identifying, resolving, and mitigating complex issues and risks during integration and verification, with effective escalation as needed
Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and communication skills, collaborating with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and customers
Proven ability to liaise effectively with engineering, project management, quality assurance, customers, and external partners to align IVVQ activities
Experienced in monitoring IVVQ progress, preparing status reports, and presenting results to stakeholders
Strong technical writing and analytical skills, with excellent command of written and spoken English
Capable of allocating and coordinating resources efficiently to achieve IVVQ project deliverables and milestones
Proven to be goal-oriented and delivery-focused, demonstrating innovation and self-motivation while maintaining dedication and determination to successfully complete tasks in high-pressure environments
Willingness to travel in the UK and Internationally
While not essential, we’re especially eager to hear from people who bring these skills and qualities:
Demonstrated extensive experience in the defence industry, understanding its unique requirements, standards, and operational environments
Proven expertise in systems engineering, including requirements analysis, system design, integration, and lifecycle management to deliver complex defence solutions
Demonstrated software test and verification experience, executing comprehensive test plans and methodologies to ensure software reliability, performance, and compliance with defence standards
Take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact by joining Thales as an IVVQ Manager - apply now to be part of our visionary product leadership team!
UKEO (UK Eyes Only)
Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. If approved by the MOD, a dual national from a non-ITAR country may be considered.
Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels.
To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.
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In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
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