Location: Bangalore, IndiaIn 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.Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, and has operational offices and sites spread across Bengaluru, Delhi, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune among others. Over 1800 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India’s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Transport, Aerospace and Digital Identity and Security markets.As an Engineering Operations Lead, you will play a vital role in the operations of our Engineering Competence Center in Bangalore.You will work closely with cross-functional teams—including Engineering, Finance, Procurement, and Business Units— to manage contracts and billing, oversee ERP operations, facilitate data-driven decision making, and promote continuous improvement across the organization.
Key Responsibilities And Tasks
- Contract, Purchase Order, and Billing Management
- Collaborate with Unit managers and internal teams to finalize contracts and ensure timely availability of Purchase Orders.
- Validate monthly actuals in conjunction with the Unit and Unit manager.
- Work closely with Finance and Procurement teams to process invoices, manage cost center allocations, and ensure accurate expense reporting.
- SAP ByDesign (SAP ByD) ERP Management
- Create, manage, and monitor projects, sales orders, and purchase requests within SAP ByD.
- Oversee resource allocation, utilization, and enforce timesheet compliance across multiple teams.
- Generate, analyze, and present operational and Financial reports to management.
- Workload and Workforce Analysis
- Collect and analyse workload and workforce data across multiple teams in partnership with Unit managers.
- Develop and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards for executive and operational reporting (KPI tracking, project health, budget status, etc.).
- Utilize advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables) to manage datasets, analyze trends, and automate reporting.
- Deliver ad hoc data analysis and generate insights to support business decisions and project reviews.
- Ensure compliance with internal standards, regulatory policies, and audit requirements by supporting required documentation and processes.
- Governance & Operational Support
- Assist in implementing engineering operations frameworks, methodologies, and best practices across various teams.
- Support governance activities, process documentation, and performance monitoring.
Skills Required
- Experience of 3yrs-6yrs
- Strong experience in Excel
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a proven ability to work cross-functionally
- Experience with SAP ByDesign or similar ERP platforms (Project and purchase modules)
- Proficiency in Power BI dashboard development and advanced Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, automation)
- Analytical mindset, with the ability to translate complex data into meaningful business insights
- High attention to detail, especially in financial, compliance, and process-related activities
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks/priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Good to have
- Ability to understand Contract documents.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
- Relevant operational or project management experience in an engineering, IT, or technology-driven environment
- Prior experience in ERP administration and financial operations highly desirable
- High level of autonomy and efficiency.
- Good organizational abilities and good interpersonal skills
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