Engagement Lead

Thales

Oct 12

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Expert Level
IT & Cybersecurity
Business, Operations & Strategy
Abu Dhabi

Requirements

Over 5 years of security project management experience
Over 5 years of service delivery experience
Over 10 years IT industry experience with a clear career progression from implementation through to project management
BSCS or equivalent experience
Required travel (approximately 50%) within region and internationally when needed
Fluent in English - both written and verbal—required, Additional languages highly desired
Highly motivated, driven and passionate about technology and customer success
Excellent written and verbal communications skills; excellent interpersonal skills; at ease and comfortable working in a client environment
Willing and capable of working from home

Responsibilities

Ability to work with all levels of an organization (both internally and externally) with experience of both working cross-functionally and geographically
Demonstrate competence in implementing improved or completely new experiences from initial client sales meetings through implementation and project closure.
Grow client relationships from a profitability standpoint; drive revenue growth and develop the entire relationship within a client organization.
Discover client needs and structure projects to deliver on business strategies while also balancing users’ needs.
Actively track and communicate program status, risks, issues, and opportunities as appropriate to both client and internal project teams.
Participate in business development and pre-sales activities to grow and build the pipeline.
Ability to forecast the Services delivery revenue on a weekly basis and highlight any risk to the forecast numbers.
Create Statements of Work and be responsible for their successful execution, control project scope and issue Work Change Orders appropriately.
Manage client and project expectations and schedules, serving as the day-to-day client contact.
Sound knowledge of project management disciplines and structured methodologies and best practices
Provide strategic and tactical leadership to both external clients and internal project teams

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, this position is remote, allowing you to work from the United Arab Emirates.

What is the required experience for this role?

Candidates should have over 5 years of security project management experience, over 5 years of service delivery experience, and over 10 years in the IT industry with a clear career progression.

What are the educational qualifications needed?

A BSCS or equivalent experience is required for this position.

Is travel required for this role?

Yes, the role requires approximately 50% travel within the region and internationally as needed.

What language skills are necessary for this position?

Fluency in English, both written and verbal, is required, and additional languages are highly desired.

What skills are emphasized in the job description?

Strong project management skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to build client relationships are emphasized.

What type of projects will the Engagement Lead manage?

The Engagement Lead will manage security project management and service delivery projects from initial client meetings through to implementation and project closure.

Is this position suited for someone looking to grow their career in technology?

Yes, Thales provides opportunities for career development and mobility within the organization.

How does the company support work-life balance?

Thales embraces flexibility in work arrangements, allowing for a hybrid work environment and home-office capabilities.

What is the company culture like at Thales?

Thales focuses on providing careers, not just jobs, fostering an environment that supports employee growth, collaboration, and technological innovation.

Thales

Build a future we can all trust.

Consulting

Industry

10,001+

Employees

2000

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 77,000 employees on five continents. The Group is investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – Big Data, artificial intelligence, connectivity, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust. Trust is essential for societies to flourish, with humans playing a central role in every critical decision. Thales's high-tech solutions, services and products help companies, organisations and governments to achieve their goals and ambitions. And in each of our five vertical markets — digital identity and security, defence and security, aerospace, space, and transport — our customers play a vital role in society.