LIFE AS AN IVVQ MANAGER AT THALES

As an IVVQ Manager at Thales, you will take charge of all test-related activities and play a key role in ensuring the quality and integration of our solutions. Your responsibilities will include:

Defining and maintaining the overall IVVQ (Integration, Verification, Validation & Qualification) strategy

Adapting the IVVQ environment, including processes, practices, tools, and HSE standards

Coordinating all IVVQ activities: setting priorities, building integration schedules, conducting tests, analyzing results, and feeding insights back to development teams

Leading technical facts commissions (e.g., JIRA)

Managing team workload to ensure timelines are met, monitoring group KPIs, and implementing corrective actions when needed

Ensuring the IVVQ team meets expectations of both internal and external stakeholders

Defining test benches and monitoring test progress

Consolidating and reporting test results

Contributing to qualification, acceptance, and certification processes

Supporting knowledge-sharing and capitalisation efforts within the department

Participating in budgeting and planning during offer preparation

Ensuring all requirements are clearly testable

YOUR PROFILE

You hold a Master’s degree from an Engineering School (e.g., Aeronautics, Space, Computer Science) and have 5+ years of experience in IVVQ

You already operate as an IVVQ Manager, with hands-on experience managing teams and executing complex test plans and procedures

You’re ready to lead all aspects of IVVQ—from selecting the right methods and resources to overseeing full test execution

You enjoy team leadership, mentoring, and helping employees grow through training and regular feedback

You’re committed to delivering high-quality solutions and building strong, lasting relationships with customers

As a self-driven leader, you embrace collaboration and challenge your team to grow

You focus on customer value and are deeply committed to delivering on promises

You bring creativity and enjoy thinking beyond conventional solutions

KEY COMPETENCIES

You are a skilled project leader who can take charge from start to finish. Your strengths include:

Defining a comprehensive test strategy with clear scheduling, risk analysis, and mitigation plans

Managing timelines and tracking performance

Acting as a quality assurance reference throughout the project lifecycle

Applying your strong technical foundation with rigor, pragmatism, and critical thinking

Navigating complexity and resolving conflicts effectively, even in unexpected situations

Communicating clearly and persuasively with stakeholders at all levels

Demonstrating excellent negotiation and influencing skills

YOUR CAREER AT THALES

Joining Thales means unlocking a career full of opportunities:

Ongoing support for your personal development

The chance to explore new domains, products, customers, and countries

The flexibility to grow into a technical expert or pursue a leadership path

Opportunities to build an international career within a global leader in engineering