Configuration & Change Manager

Job description / Role

CONFIGURATION & CHANGE MANAGER

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

THALES GROUP AND THALES IN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Worldwide, our customers rely on our expertise and innovation of 62,000 people in 56 countries across five markets; Aerospace, Space, Transportation, Defence and Security.

We have been present in UAE for over 35 years and with over 300 employees to date and we are growing rapidly. Thales in the UAE is part of our Middle East business that has 1,800 people across Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, KSA, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and UAE. Together we delivered technology for the Dubai metro, the longest driverless metro network in the world and a fare collection system that processes up to 250,000 transactions per day. We make UAE a safer place by providing secure electronic payment solutions, cyber security systems and communications as well as security systems for Dubai International Airport and a ir traffic management and navigation systems for Abu Dhabi's airport.

That is why we rely on our people to help us master the most complex environments for our customers, and careers start here.

WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR A CONFIGURATION & CHANGE MANAGER TO JOIN THE THALES TEAM IN DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES.

The Configuration & Change Manager is responsible for the definition and integrity of the Configuration Management Systems and is responsible for the management of the change management process for the assigned projects.

Key Responsibilities:
• Participates in the analysis of contractual requirements (in the bid and project phases);
• Tailors the Configuration Management system and related tools;
• With subcontractors and suppliers, assures the application of the Configuration Management and change process;
• Participates in project phase reviews and leads in configuration audits;
• Specifies, chooses and deploys methodologies (including metrics), tools/platforms necessary for Configuration Management activities;
• Plans, Controls and Coordinates all Configuration and change Management activities;
• Participates and contributes to Project Meetings (internal and external) when scheduled and/or requested;
• Compiles project reports relating to change and configuration elements

Due to the changing nature of the industry this position may require to fulfil other duties as assigned by your Manager.

Requirements

• Configuration and change manager with advanced level experience (min. 5 years) in the Configuration and change management discipline for complex integrated IT, Telecommunication and Security projects in the transportation domain.
• The Configuration Manager role requires a sound technical knowledge of all the main technologies/products and subsystems used to implement IT, Telecom and Security services, with good level of understanding of products & subsystems.
• Knowledge of System Engineering disciplines and processes, CMMI principles will be an important consideration in the candidate evaluation.
• The candidate must have developed through his professional experiences the ability to work collaboratively, managing Customer and Supplier relationships.
• Degree Qualified Engineer
• High degree of competency in written and spoken English is mandatory
• Configuration Management processes and practices
• And configuration Management standards and Tools

Your contributions to Thales' cutting-edge products make possible the continued delivery of excellence and hundreds of millions of satisfied passengers globally. If your skills, experience and attitude match the above and you are looking for exciting challenges, please apply now using the link below and we will be in touch. At Thales in the United Arab Emirates, we provide careers - not jobs.

About the Company

Thales is a global leader in advanced technologies, investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum computing – to build a confident future crucial for the development of our societies. The Group provides its customers – businesses, organizations and governments – in the defense, aeronautics, space, transport, and digital identity and security domains with solutions, services and products that help them fulfil their critical role, consideration for the individual being the driving force behind all decisions.

Thales has 81,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2020 the Group generated sales of €17 billion and Self-funded R&D 1B€.