Engineering coach

Location: Hengelo, NetherlandsAbout us‘The people we rely on to make the world go round – they rely on Thales’. In a fast-changing and increasingly unpredictable world full of opportunities, people come to us with big ambitions – to make your life better and more secure. Our employees, who are part of a unique and varied team with many different fields of expertise and a wide range of talents and cultures, develop and deliver outstanding high-tech solutions. Thales employs 81,000 highly talented people in 68 countries. Almost 3,000 of these are based in the Netherlands. We are one of the largest high-tech employers in the field of security and protection.We help our customers think smarter and act faster in the fields of defense, aerospace, aviation technology and cyberspace, to manage and control their increasingly complex processes and make the best possible business decisions. This is why we play a leading role in digital transformation, focusing on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Data Analysis, Connectivity, Mobility, Internet of Things, Cyber Security.In the Netherlands, we are located in four cities: Huizen, Delft, Eindhoven and Hengelo (head office). Together with an extensive ecosystem of knowledge partners, customers and suppliers, we work on radar systems for seagoing vessels, cyber security solutions, transport systems, communications equipment for land forces, cryogenic cooling solutions, R&D for radar technology (in collaboration with TU Delft), as well as R&D for serious gaming (in collaboration with the University of Twente).One of the responsibilities of the Software Engineering department within our Naval Engineering unit is the development of Combat & Information Management Systems for navy vessels and their integration with sensor and weapons systems. These complex systems incorporate advanced solutions in the field of information processing, information management, user interaction and sensor and weapons control. As such, our software offers essential support for missions ranging from combating piracy to defense against long-range missiles.For its Naval Applications Engineering department, Thales (Hengelo) is looking for a talentedSenior Agile Coachwith a passion for software development and the ambition to advance his or her career within a high-tech environment in a coaching role.About the teamYou will work within the Software Engineering and System Engineering discipline, spanning across 200+ engineering professionals and will be a leader the field of Agile Coaching towards teams, scrum masters and other stakeholders.About your future jobAs an Agile coach in the Combat Management Systems Segment, you coach international multidisciplinary and multi-site teams that work in a scaled agile way on delivering the right product for our customers. These teams are working on system engineering level, developing of the software components and integrating of the solution. Your focus is on the engineering process, the progress of the value creation and the transparency of the progress reporting.The Agile coach, in cooperation with the engineering teams, is responsible for a stable and predictable value creation, is able to motivate improvement approaches to engineers and management and he/she is capable to manage/monitor change processes.You are in the lead in organizing the feedback/review meetings and monitors results and action plan resulting from these consultations.You work closely with other agile coaches to improve the Scaled Scrum Framework.Our team is looking for ambitious colleagues who are eager to support our engineers in doing the right things on the right moment.You are an ambassador for our culture, which is based on trust, transparency and excellence. You contribute to and play an important part in setting up and executing our strategic plans and initiate process improvements.Why you'd be a good matchKey competencies:Co-engineering, collaborative WorkCompetitiveness & Performance ImprovementLean / Agile EngineeringProblems managementSkills ManagementFluent both English and DutchBehaviors:Share a compelling visionInvest in the development of othersTrust and empowerEnsure accountabilityFoster continuous improvementStrong communication with different levels of stakeholdersWhat's in it for you A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas.Room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills.Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe.A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance.You can usually work where and whenever you want. Within Thales, we aim for a 60/40 balance, where you work from home at least two days a week, when your role allows this.A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade PTO for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.40 days off per year (PTO).Interested? Apply now! Click on the button below to upload your profile and show your interest.To ensure that we are a good match, we can ask you to participate in an assessment.Diversity StatementWe actively support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. That means that equal opportunities, inclusion and an informal culture are integral to our success. It also means that your well-being and happiness matter to us! That’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, remote working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.Security RequirementsIn line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. This position requires a personal security clearance (AIVD B screening). For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service. This position also requires Dutch nationality.#LI-FV1