Senior Project Lead

Location: Noida Berger Tower, India

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 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, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.

Role Summary
We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking people manager with 10+ years of industry experience to lead the development of enterprise-grade solutions in the Data Discovery and Classification product line. This role demands a blend of strong technical depth, people leadership, and the ability to drive innovations especially by leveraging AI to transform how engineering teams design, build, and deliver software.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous learning

• Drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable, secure, and enterprise-grade software solutions

• Work across diverse technologies and architectures to solve complex data discovery and classification challenges

• Champion the adoption of AI-assisted development practices to improve productivity, quality, and speed

• Collaborate closely with product, architecture, and cross-functional teams to align vision and execution

• Ensure engineering excellence through best practices in design, coding, testing, and deployment

• Promote agile ways of working, enabling faster iteration and continuous delivery

• Identify and drive opportunities for innovation, optimization, and modernization across the product line

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with prior experience in leading teams

• Strong hands-on experience in building and scaling enterprise-grade applications

• Proven ability to work across multiple technologies, platforms, and architectural patterns

• Experience in data platforms, data discovery, classification, or security domains is a plus

• Solid understanding of modern software development practices (microservices, cloud-native, APIs, etc.)

• Demonstrated experience in applying AI/ML or AI-assisted tools in the software development lifecycle

Key Skills & Attributes

• Creative thinker with a passion for innovation and problem-solving

• Agile mindset with the ability to adapt quickly and drive change

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Ability to balance hands-on technical depth with strategic thinking

• Focus on outcomes, quality, and continuous improvement

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.