EOI: Project Quality Assurance Manager

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.Our Benefits

• Annual Bonus Payments & Private Health Insurance
• Competitive Parental Leave
• Reserve & Community Service Leave
• Gym Membership discount
• Healthcare / Medical Insurance
• Career Development Opportunities
• Employee Share Purchase Plans
• Free Parking
• And much more!

Our TeamThales AMS (Airspace Mobility Solutions) is providing leading edge airspace control and security solutions for the commercial and defence sectors, as well as digital solutions for Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) and Digital Aviation.AMS represents revenues of over 500 million Euros worldwide and is the global market leader in the Air Traffic Management space, and one of the most credible players in the new UTM space.OneSKY ‘Civil and Military Air Traffic Control System’ (CMATS) is a headline Air Traffic Control programme for Thales in Australia, where the final system will control 11% of the world’s airspaceThe Role:Expression of Interest for a Project Quality Assurance Manager to join our team to work on our OneSky project.The OneSKY Quality Assurance Manager is focused on assuring that the supplied and processes implemented are in accordance with the requirements of the customer and the Thales Group, as well as with statutory regulationsSome responsibilities of the Project Quality Assurance Manager position include:

• Checking that the technical and non-technical requirements of the Customer are recorded, understood and managed efficiently by all members of team (software or systems)
• Checking that deliverables comply with the Customer's requirements and with the applicable regulations and standards
• Supporting teams in applying processes, identifying risks and resolving problems
• Supporting teams to ensure objectives/criteria for each of the engineering project gates are achieved
• Monitoring and assessing execution of plans, evaluating achievements at key milestones and deliverables, and providing visibility through "Quality Advice“
• Contributing to promoting a culture of quality and to the empowerment of the engineering teams enabling them to take responsibility for the Quality and promoting Continuous Improvement
• Helping to identify and address major performance gaps and improve poor performing areas

This position is based at our World Trade Centre office in Melbourne, CBD.On day one you’ll bring

• Understanding of systems or software engineering principles and lifecycles as well as configuration management processes
• Demonstrated ability in applying Quality Assurance principles in delivery of products and services, ideally within a project-based organisation
• Strategic influencing skills including the ability to promote improvement at all levels and across all areas of the organisation.
• Diplomacy skills including the ability to withstand pressures and say 'no' to other managers when quality is insufficient, or processes are not being adhered to.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to understand and critique requirements

#LN-HN1It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or . We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.