Project Lead, IVVQ

Job Description

L’Activité Mondiale Systèmes de Transport Terrestre fournit des solutions de signalisation ferroviaire pour les grandes lignes et les transports urbains, des systèmes intégrés de communication et de supervision, des solutions billettiques et les services associés.

La présence de Thales à Vancouver date de 1985 lorsque son système de commande des trains par télécommunications, appelé SelTrac®, a été inauguré sur la nouvelle ligne Expo du réseau de transport en commun Skytrain. Nos bureaux se sont agrandis et se sont ensuite établis à Burnaby en 2015. En étroite collaboration avec le centre de compétences Thales de Toronto, l'équipe de Burnaby est chargée de concevoir, de tester, de livrer et de soutenir les projets de signalisation ferroviaire urbaine pour des services de transport en commun dans le monde entier. Ces nouveaux bureaux s’étendent sur 32 000 pieds carrés répartis sur deux étages. Entièrement rénové, le site inclut des salles de vidéoconférence, des espaces propices à la collaboration, des salles de réunion modulables ainsi que des espaces dédiés aux essais et simulations. Thales a également constitué une équipe technique chargée de soutenir les chantiers navals Seaspan de Vancouver en matière de programmes maritimes et de surveillance côtière.

Thales people architect solutions that support 85 million mainline and suburban passenger journeys, worldwide, every day. Our Rail Signalling and Communication systems are used on metro lines across major cities, and 72,000 kms of route, 52,000 trains per day in 16 countries are controlled by our Traffic Management Systems. Together We deployed the first-ever nationwide ticketing system which processes over 50 million ticketing transactions in 100 cities daily.

Thales’ presence in Vancouver originates from 1985, when our Communication-Based Train Control system, SelTrac ® was inaugurated on the new SkyTrain Expo Line. Our expanded office in Burnaby was then created in 2015. The team designs, tests, delivers and supports urban rail signaling projects for transit systems around the world, working in close cooperation with Thales’ Centre of Competence in Toronto. The new office features 32,000 sq. ft. of modern, renovated space across two floors, and includes video conferencing rooms, collaboration spaces, configurable meeting rooms, as well as advanced test and simulation facilities. Thales has also established a core technical team in Vancouver that is supporting Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards on naval and coast guard programs.

We are currently looking for a Project Lead to join Thales in Burnaby, BC. The Project Lead will coordinate all activities associated with integration, verification, validation and qualification (IVVQ) work packages. This role ensures that the work performed by the team meets overall product/project requirements, consistent with the standards of Thales Rail Signaling Solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the implementation of a vigorous IVVQ program
• Reviews and approves following IVVQ Plans: System Test Plan, System Verification and Validation Plan, System Integration Plan, System Acceptance and Commission Plan.
• Liaises with the Solution Engineering Manager and PMO for all aspects related to the work package. Manages all work package activities (including those relating to risks and opportunities) to reach completion of the project. Establish priorities with SEM and PMO when unplanned work is being requested.
• Plans, coordinates and monitors the performance of the work, identifies and manages risks during all the Work Package lifecycle until closure of the Project
• Ensures compliance with commitments related to the Work Package (costs, deadlines, quality) in accordance with project plans and objectives
• Interacts with System Manager and Software Subsystem Managers for planning and monitoring of verification and validation activities.
• Ensures that the IVVQ strategy is defined & maintained for entire lifecycle of the project/product
• Ensures that the IVVQ team adheres to in-scope standards and IVVQ plans
• Provides leadership and motivation to staff. Acts as a mentor to assigned staff
• Provides input to IVVQ Functional Managers to manage and evaluate employee's performance
• Assists IVVQ Functional Manager on staffing plans and in adherence to capital and expense budgets
• Works in conjunction with the IVVQ Functional Manager to ensure all recommendations (such as training, tools, etc.) adhere to overall departmental budget
• Ensures that the test automation process, if applicable, is fully deployed on the project/product
• Provides support to the IVVQ Functional Manager for cost estimates during the bid process
• Provides IVVQ risks and value associated with the risks for a particular bid

Skills and Experience:

• University degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related field
• Deep understanding of the Engineering project management principles (ideally achieved through managing Engineering projects for multiple years)
• Experience in managing small to medium IVVQ teams
• Ability to manage projects within budget/schedule in a challenging environment
• Expert knowledge of task planning, including estimation, performance tracking and reporting
• Previous experience in managing the Engineering risks and decision making processes
• Practical experience in terms of creating and executing complex test plans and procedures
• Expert knowledge of requirements management and problems tracking tools (e.g. Jira, ClearQuest, DOORS, etc.)

Thales thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Chez Thales, nous proposons des CARRIÈRES passionnantes, pas de simples emplois. Fort de ses 65 000 collaborateurs dans 56 pays, Thales a mis en place une politique de mobilité permettant, chaque année, à des milliers d'employés de faire progresser leur carrière tant dans leur domaine d’expertise que dans de nouveaux domaines de compétences, cela aussi bien dans leur pays d’origine qu’à l'étranger. Ensemble, nous pensons qu’adopter une politique de flexibilité est une manière plus actuelle de travailler. C’est ici que commence votre parcours exceptionnel, postulez sans tarder!

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!

Thales s’engage à promouvoir un lieu de travail diversifié et inclusif pour tous. Thales s’engage à fournir des accommodements à toute les étapes du processus de recrutement. Les candidats retenus pour une entrevue qui ont besoin d’accommodement sont priés d’en informer à la suite de l’invitation pour une entrevue. Nous travaillerons avec vous pour répondre à vos besoins. Toutes les informations relatives à l'accommodement fourni seront traitées de manière confidentielle et utilisées uniquement dans le but de fournir une expérience de candidat accessible.

Thales is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.