Job Description
The role of System Integration and Test, Verification and Validation (IVVQ)/ITEA Manager is to define and implement the IVVQ/ITEA strategy, management and tasks for key business projects across various domains.
This position requires expertise in IVVQ and ITEA to lead System Integration, Verification, Validation activities on behalf of Thales for Complex programmes. Responsibilities include preparing IVVQA plans, managing System IVV teams, and ensuring IVVQ/ITEA is an integral part of the planning process.
The successful candidate will have experience in planning and executing complex System IVVQA campaigns, leading and managing System IVV teams, and generating and executing test cases to verify systems.
This role requires strong leadership and communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a multifunctional and multicultural team environment. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of Systems Engineering, Design, Verification and Validation, and of complex Systems and sub-systems in Land, Sea and Air domains.
This position involves working with a range of stakeholders, including project/bid managers, requirements leads, customers, and suppliers. The candidate must be able to influence a wide range of people to get the work done and be highly effective in a matrix-based organisation.
A SC Clearance is required for this role. Ideally, the candidate should currently hold SC Clearance, but if not, they must undergo, achieve, and maintain it.
The estimated salary for this role is £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.