Senior Naval Systems Product Manager

2 weken geleden


Hengelo, Overijssel, Nederland Thales Voltijd

About the Team

The department Product Management defines and executes the product policy within the Naval organization. We develop and maintain attractive products with maximized value propositions by anticipating market needs and by building on our technological excellence. Product Management works closely together with Customer Account Teams, Technical Directorate, Engineering and Supply Chain in order to ensure market success of all naval products, services and solutions.

Within the Naval domain, Thales Netherlands has a rich heritage of fire control products such as STING EO, Mirador, Lirod Mk2, WM and Goalkeeper.

About Your Future Job

You will be responsible for 10+ fire control products after production phase-out where you demonstrate leadership to your product team. Therefore, your job as Product Manager Legacy Fire Control is a key position within Thales Netherlands. You are in direct contact with Navies and their maintenance organizations and you will engage stakeholders such as sales directors, specialty engineers, configuration managers and fellow legacy product managers.

As a product manager, you keep capabilities available to deliver product service combinations for products in the final phases of the lifecycle. In close coordination with the Service Sales Manager, Supply Chain Manager and Service Architect Manager, we built a collective structure to manage the right expectations and capabilities based on facts to achieve customer trust.

You guard adherence to product policy, control lifetime phase transitions, ensure architectural consistency and realize profitability goals for the products.

Main Tasks

  • Synthesize installed base trends with hardware/software upgrades and updates, training, overhaul and on-board/on-site support while guarding appropriate funding, value price and target costs.
  • Own all baselined product documentation and evidence, product pricing and marketing content.
  • Anticipate on system availability and readiness with services propositions turning into in orders for spares, repairs and in-service support contracts (ISS).
  • Build up-to-date product plan; prepare and plan appropriate, timely decision review throughout the full life cycle considering overall customer satisfaction and product line profitability goals.
  • Play an important role in bids and unite with the Sales department. Supports tender building and the preparation of the commercial process, validates tender compliance with product policy and bridges gaps.

Why You'd Be a Good Match

You are a recognized professional on naval solutions with solid business acumen with an ability to engage easily with various stakeholders in the Naval domain. Your personality helps the Naval organization to develop a new potential on the installed base of legacy fire control systems.

We Are Looking For

  • A colleague who takes fire control to the next level with a clear vision preferably built on naval, operational experience.
  • A person who technically understands fire control systems and weapon systems.
  • An expert who masters business case modelling to optimize product policy investment decisions.
  • A professional who demonstrates a strong self-direction with a high level of commitment and drive.
  • A Master's degree holder in a relevant area.
  • Able to drive and implement change and applies the Thales Leadership Profile.

What's in It for You?

A Challenging Job in a Great Team

We offer a challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment that includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas.

Personal and Professional Growth

There is room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills.

International Collaboration

You can expect valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe.

Comfortable Work Space

We offer a comfortable work space in a modern environment with a focus on flexibility and the right work-life balance.

Flexible Work Arrangements

You can usually work where and whenever you want. Within Thales, we aim for a 60/40 balance, where you work from home at least two days a week, when your role allows this.

Competitive Salary and Benefits

We offer a good salary fitting the Dutch standard, a travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade PTO for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness, and relocation costs.

Generous Time-Off Policy

You get 40 days off per year (PTO). Yes, really.



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