Propulsion Technical and Product Strategy Lead

Propulsion Technical and Product Strategy Lead Join to apply for the Propulsion Technical and Product Strategy Lead role at Portal Londrinatur Company Overview Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high‑tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. As a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), our customers include governments, institutions, space agencies and telecommunications operators. We offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their careers with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions each day to make life better and safer. We innovate across Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well‑being matters to us, so we offer flexible working patterns – part‑time hours, job sharing, home working, and flexible start and finish times. Thales Alenia Space UK We are the Propulsion Competence Centre and Propulsion Engineering Centre of Excellence for the wider Thales Alenia Space Joint Venture. This role will work TAS‑JV wide to direct and inform the propulsion strategy for the wider TAS. Primary Purpose Of Role In the frame of the Thales Alenia Space propulsion capability, this is a trans‑national role. A Senior Technical Leader of TAS‑UK, influencing bid, design, development, qualification, test and production strategy and implementation of all propulsion sub‑systems. Significant experience in understanding market trends and customer needs, and will use this knowledge to develop the wider TAS JV portfolio plan for space propulsion. An experienced, knowledgeable senior technical leader who offers deep technical knowledge in the domain of propulsion for space missions and is recognised as a knowledge leader. Ensure key flow‑down of future developments to the procurement team to enable key technology developments. Provide informed advice on benefits of technical innovations and new concepts in propulsion. Interact with TAS JV wider to direct and collect & inform the propulsion strategy for the wider TAS. Work with the TAS Propulsion Competence Centre to support propulsion systems manufacturing in Belfast, concerning strategy, funding and approach. Provide technical support / advice to the UK Technical Director. Maintain and grow relationships across all TAS domains and the TAS Product manager community. Lead on the development and delivery of the TAS‑UK Propulsion strategy. Lead on the adoption of technical principles that lay the foundations for propulsion excellence. Manage relationships with UKSA and ESA as a go‑to technical leader who can influence customer strategy and procurement decisions. Engage with the Engineering leadership and workforce for high performance. Refine and improve the phases of TAS‑UK propulsion activity, build plans around excellence and work with the Engineering Leadership team to execute. Work with the procurement function to assure our Supply Chain propulsion activity is of a high technical standard and support supplier excellence. Engage in CCRs or Gates acting as delegate for Technical Director as required. Support the development of talent through training and education. Work collaboratively with the Head of Engineering to ensure strong focus on meeting design release dates in line with procurement and production timescales. Lead a strategy portfolio of Space propulsion projects with over £200m revenue over 3-6 years. Principal Relationships with Sales/Marketing and Bids & Projects Ensure participation in gates to ensure the correct TAS JV strategy is followed. Support to technical and project reviews during lifecycle in conjunction with engineering team and project and bid community. Provide timely and practical advice and direction on overcoming technical/programmatic challenges. Evaluate the technical approach and make recommendations to the projects and bids. Assist in managing the engineering approach accordingly. Identify optimum solutions to deliver strategy. Analyse market to provide the technical roadmap for sales/marketing and project/bid campaigns. Support Tender Evaluation Boards for propulsion bids and projects. Principal Relationships with Propulsion Competence Centre and Engineering Management Provide recommendations to support business cases for investing in tools & software. Review and develop design and development processes to support capability growth. Identify opportunities for productivity improvements for discussion with the Skill Leads, Resourcing Manager and Propulsion Product Manager. Experience And Skills Outstanding record of technical management of propulsion systems for space flight. Deep experience as a technical lead for multiple space missions from concept through to delivery. Experience of working in a multi‑discipline team environment. Wide customer, supplier, market and institutional network and awareness. Experience in the Space domain working for institutional and commercial customers. Excellent communication and networking skills on technical topics at the highest levels of an organization. Outstanding behaviours, engaging with people at all levels within the organization in a positive way, building lasting relationships that deliver value for the organization. Education & Qualifications Relevant engineering degree, preferably PhD level qualification(s). Personality / Behaviours / Values A paragon of the Thales Leadership Model, leads with outstanding behaviours, tackling complex problems whilst honouring the need for positive and long‑lasting relationships. Displays energy, drive, agility and resilience in achieving work‑related goals under difficult circumstances, enjoys teamwork and promotes improvements and change. Ability to interface well and influence effectively at all levels including internally and externally with customers, partners and suppliers. Business aware and customer oriented with organisational and commercial awareness. A strategic thinker who works innovatively with sometimes‑unclear briefs, a persistent and tenacious high achiever, quickly learning new skills and concepts. Customer/market focused both internal and external customers to ensure needs are met. Security and Background Checks In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence. Career Development Thales employs 80,000 employees in 68 countries and offers a mobility policy that enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Inclusive Recruitment Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro‑diverse applicants or those with a disability or long‑term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. 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