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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Engineering IS-IT Domain Manager

IT OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeToulouse, FranceNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bac+5-level qualification from an engineering school or university is required; studies in computer science, information systems, software engineering, electronics, systems, or aeronautics are preferred.
  • Significant experience managing technical teams and leading IS/IT activities is required.
  • Professional proficiency in English is required; proficiency in French or Italian is also required.
  • A strong understanding of engineering environments, information systems, Data and AI, and emerging technologies is expected.
  • Ability to handle complex issues in international and multicultural contexts is required.
  • Ability to manage portfolios of activities, programs, or services; assess performance, identify risks and opportunities, and define appropriate action plans is required.
  • Ability to bring multidisciplinary teams together, mobilize stakeholders around shared objectives, and build trusted relationships with clients and partners is required.
  • Leadership, initiative, accountability, results orientation, and ability to develop team capabilities are expected.

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the domain strategy by building the product and service roadmap and ensuring alignment with business needs, transformation priorities, and company objectives.
  • Oversee delivery of the domain’s solutions and services, monitor team performance and key indicators, and implement actions to meet quality, cost, and schedule commitments.
  • Manage an ecosystem of internal and external teams, develop capabilities, foster team autonomy, and promote leadership principles that support collective performance.
  • Define and evolve the domain’s architectures, standards, and operating models to ensure consistency across local, cross-functional, and group levels.
  • Manage budgets, resources, suppliers, and contracts while optimizing costs, make-or-buy strategy, and value for users.
  • Support the domain’s digital transformation, encourage innovation and standardization, and implement new technologies for engineering and Data and AI activities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience as an Engineering Manager, Technical Project Manager, Software Engineering Manager, or in a similar position is an important advantage.
  • Experience transforming organizations and delivery models and leading change is particularly valued.
  • Interest in continuous improvement, innovation, and value creation is valued.

About the Company

Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Thales designs and delivers critical technology for aerospace, defense, and digital security. Its products include electronics, software, and data-security systems that power air travel, payments, and modern military platforms, by integrating hardware and software to build systems such as avionics, radar, cybersecurity, and secure communications that collect sensor data and protect networks. It stands out through deep industrial experience, end-to-end solutions across defense, aerospace, and cybersecurity, and a focus on AI and quantum tech, aided by strategic acquisitions and partial state ownership. Its goal is to provide reliable, secure, and connected technologies that support national security, public safety, and everyday life by solving complex security and connectivity challenges.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Meudon, France
Founded
1893

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