Life Cycle Applications Manager

Location : Ottawa, CanadaIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other.

In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada’s capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America.

Voted as Canada’s best place to live 2017 by Maclean's, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long-term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.

Ottawa, ON., (CAN), Hybrid

Position Summary

Thales requires a Senior Life Cycle Applications Manager who will be responsible for supporting all LC4ISR life cycle application management (LCAM) functions, including software lifecycle management : configuration management, code archiving and storage, versioning, training, documentation, packaging, handling, storage and transportation, problem resolution, and other software maintenance support.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Life Cycle Applications Manager, you will be responsible for the following :

• Conducting engineering studies and analysis to provide technical solutions to stated application or operational requirements / problems including preparation of Engineering Changes (ECs).
• Preparing and issuing Material Change Notices (MCNs) whenever ECs affect end-items such as part numbers, drawing numbers, manufacturer’s code, quantities and applicability.
• Defining standards and criteria relevant to applications and software maintenance.
• Preparing, modifying or updating specifications and drawings. Preparing, modifying or updating software handbooks, application lists, operating manuals and technical instructions and orders.
• Performing configuration management.
• Monitoring and reporting on software applications under management including cataloguing activities, version control, obsolescence issues, upgrade options, and divestment activities.

Minimum Qualifications

College Diploma in Electronics, Computer Technology or a relevant technical field.

Minimum of 4 years of recent experience in security engineering, with experience in a minimum of 4 of the following :

• Experience using a recognized Process framework or using a LCMM Handbook.
• Experience working on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software (e.g. SAP) for equipment cataloguing.
• Experience working on ERP for maintaining and developing checklists.
• Experience working on ERP for coordinating equipment or software distribution.
• Evaluating and providing solutions to deficiencies in Technical Failure Reports (TFR) and Unsatisfactory Condition Reports (UCR).
• Analyzing Statements of Operational Requirements (SOR).
• Reviewing Technical Data Packages (TDP).
• Planning and executing equipment or software demilitarization and disposal.
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience as a Security Specialist on Military Command and Control systems.
• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in the preparation of technical documents including requirements, specification, checklists, bulletins, reports, proposals, equipment and software disposal plans.

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

What We offer

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following :

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

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Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. 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.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and / or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.