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Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.CANDIDATES THAT WOULD IMPRESS US \nPROFILE: \nYou graduated with a Master of Engineering, Computer Science or any other relevant field \nAs a born leader, you want to oversee all the technical aspects of the business and provide your perimeter with adequate support \nYou demonstrate a growth mindset and love to manage the implementation of innovative ideas \nYou like defining new ways to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships \nYou are willing to engage and develop the teams of your scope through challenging approaches \nYou are able to work alongside different teams and make decisions in a fast-paced environment \nCOMPETENCIES: \nYou demonstrate a great ability to understand what is at stake and integrate or build a strategy \nYou are proficient with all the technical aspects of the business: \nYou have in-depth knowledge of relevant engineering tools, methods, standards and processes \nYou are able to ensure and capitalize effective research on the market so you can see the evolutions and stay up-to-date on technological advancements \nYou can take a step back and use independent judgment to ensure that technical projects and products are effectively aligned with the required quality and acceptance criteria \nYou have a proven capacity to ensure success through time and cost estimates for your perimeter \nYou are proficient with risks and opportunities management \nNICE TO HAVE: \no Knowledge of ESA and Space Institutions working processes\no Knowledge of TASI organization and processes\nLIFE AS A THALES TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT ROLE \nAs a Technical Management Role within Thales, you will Take in charge the following missions, according to your perimeter: \nEntity/Country: \nMake sure that the engineering teams of the country or legal entity deliver results in line with the required quality and acceptance criteria \nNominate the Design Authorities for products and projects of the country or the entity \nGuarantee that the engineering activities are performed in line with the product strategy as defined by the GBU \nEnsure that the rules defined for engineering (tools, methods, processes and best practices) are followed and implemented \nBe in charge of research budget of the entity and the execution of research studies in accordance to the Group R&T governance \nOrganize the deployment of the Intellectual Property Rights strategy within its country or entity \nGlobal Business Line: \nDefine technical strategy of the GBU, the technical part of the products road-map, the investment plan (SFRD) for the “Engineering” part of the R&D \nImplement the Design Authorities organization, guarantee its deployment and supervise its efficiency \nBe the ultimate Design Authority of the GBU \nParticipate to the definition of the Group R&D strategy \nSupervise the implementation and the deployment of the “experts” initiative \nPersonal and Behavioral Requirements\nM.Sc. or PhD in a STEM discipline\n10+ years working experience in a hi-tech industrial entity, preferably in the optical/quantum systems business\nTeam working and collaborative approach; open mindness to different working cultures and habits;\nEffective Communication skills\nVersatility and flexibility\nCritical thinking, problem-solving attitude\nPermanent contract\nExperience 15-20 years\nCCNL Met/Ind A1 Category\n€ 55.144,19 - 74.549,00\nVC up to 12%\nCIPI: up to 2.186€\nPerformance Bonus (PDR) Up to 4.050€\nYOUR CAREER AT THALES \nFuture opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. 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