Join to apply for the Systems IVVQ Manager role at ThalesLocation: Reading, United KingdomThales 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.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. Your health and well‑being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working or the ability to flex your start and finish times.OverviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification Manager (IVVQM) within Thales Optronics and Missile Electronics (OME) business. The successful candidate will initially undertake the role of an IVVQM within one of the Land, Sea or Air domains within OME.The primary purpose of this position is to define and implement Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification (IVVQ) strategy, management and tasks for large design and development projects across Thales OME. As an Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification Manager (IVVQM), you will focus on the successful delivery of a range of solutions to customers in our Land, Sea and Air domains. This could entail being the IVVQM on a single project, across a number of small projects or across a product portfolio.ResponsibilitiesLeading and coordination of all the IVVQ activities on behalf of Thales OME with the CustomerPreparing the IVVQ plan, work breakdown structure and schedule activities for the IVVQ activitiesLiaising with project/bid requirements lead/team and the customer to ensure IVVQ is an integral part of the planning process at the start of the lifecyclePreparing System Integration Verification Validation & Qualification activitiesDefining IVVQ strategy, establishing requirements related to IVVQ activities and performing associated estimates and scheduleSpecifying the test equipment required including any special to type test equipmentSpecifying, selecting and deploying methodologies (including metrics), tools/platforms necessary to conduct IVVQ and acceptance activities.Proposing the IVVQ scenarios and manage their implementationPerforming or organising testing on the manufacturer’s site or at the customer’s premises or at an External Test Facility.Managing and supporting a trials teamAnalysis of results and producing technical reportsReviewing of internally and externally generated Technical Artefacts (Requirements Specifications, ICDs, Design Documentation and Architecture Documents) from an IVVQ perspectiveOperationally leading the IVVQ Engineering Team and ensuring delivery of all IVVQ work products to time, cost, and quality.Participating or leading and coordinating all governance reviews associated with the IVVQ phase of the product development lifecycleSupporting customer meetings for IVVQ activities, and leading product demonstrations with key stakeholders and customersLeading the collation of evidence to support population of the product VVRM in support of system certificationQualificationsThe successful candidate will have a strong background in engineering with experience in successfully defining and leading the IVVQ of‑disciplinary engineering projects. They will be able to demonstrate a methodical and organised approach to IVVQ with a strong focus on achieving the Customer needs. They will be highly customer focused with excellent communication skills and have the ability to work in a fast moving environment with multiple parallel objectives. Knowledge and experience of the defence industry or highly regulated industries would be beneficial to this role.The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following, aligned to the Thales Leadership Behavioural Model:acting with agility to ensure that the business objectives remain in focusdealing with multiple strands of complexity to achieve business objectivesengaging with stakeholders to achieve a common goalcreating a competitive advantage by managing risk, identifying opportunities and fostering continuous improvementsupporting the development of others to ensure we continuously improve for our customersClearance and SecurityThis role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.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.For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity.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.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro‑diverse applicants or those with a disability or long‑term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now! #J-18808-Ljbffr