Technical Lead (Identity and Biometric Solutions) (Austin)

Technical Lead / Project Design Authority (PDA)

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

Thales is looking for a Technical Lead / Project Design Authority (PDA) within Identity and Biometric Solutions (IBS), with minimal supervision of the Program / Project Leader or Engineering Director, to be the main technical leader to manage design and implementation of several projects, working closely with teams of engineers and technical staff through the implementation and the deployment of advanced Identity and Biometric solutions.

In this role, you are accountable for one or more projects of significant complexity and / or cost that are of high significance to the company. You are responsible for designing and delivering customized solutions that meet the customer requirements in high quality and security standards. In addition, you will support the Project Manager in the organization of the project - project-level scheduling, reporting, and working across various functional groups to accomplish project objectives.

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Must have U.S. or Dual Citizenship and be able to obtain post-hire clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investments in the U.S. (CFIUS) and Department of Treasury

Key Areas of Responsibility

BIDs and presales :

• Be the primary technical leader for the engineering part of our offers.
• Ensure the feasibility of the solution in term of architecture and technology maturity with respect to the contractual requirements, the consistency of the solution with product policy within target cost, schedule, and customer various constraints.
• Participate in the elaboration of the Work Breakdown Structure to identify work packages and organize engineering activities.
• Approve the main BID / project engineering reviews and deliverables.
• Support Customer demo / workshop in terms of presentation and technical discussions

Project Technical Leadership :

Project Team Leadership :

Minimum Qualifications

Special Position Requirements

Travel : 15-20% annually on average within NORAM

Why Join Us?

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

Total Target Cash (TTC) : 120,270.00 - 173,586.00 - 216,982.50 USD Annual

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including but not limited to the employee's career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company's annual salary budget, the customer's program requirements, and the company's internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following :