alternant Product Line Manager

About Thales

Thales is a global leader in high technology, specializing in three sectors: Defense & Security, Aeronautics & Space, and Cyber & Digital. It develops products and solutions that contribute to a safer, more environmentally friendly, and more inclusive world. The Group invests nearly €4 billion annually in Research & Development, particularly in key innovation areas such as AI, cybersecurity, quantum, cloud technologies, and 6G. Thales has nearly 81,000 employees in 68 countries.

Our commitments, your benefits

• Our technological expertise
• Our attention to employee well-being
• An inclusive and supportive environment
• Recognized societal and environmental commitment (Thales Solidarity, CAC 40 ESG index…)

Your daily life

The Land and Air Systems business, based at the Massy site, is a leader in air operations command and control systems and air defense radar systems.

The Strategy department is recruiting an alternating Product Line Manager for a line dedicated to air surveillance and command systems. They will join a small team and contribute to product strategy and marketing activities (roadmap, business models, commercial arguments).

You will initially be based at the Massy site, then at the Vélizy-Villacoublay site.

Your missions

By joining us, you will be entrusted with the following missions:

• Participate in market analysis (commercial pipeline, competition, installed base);
• Participate in defining the generic product line portfolio to meet customer expectations with clear differentiating elements: value proposition, technical partnerships, business models, etc.;
• Participate in the organization and facilitation of portfolio roadmap reviews;
• Participate in the organization, facilitation, and feedback of product presentations to (potential) clients;
• Participate in the preparation of product reviews;
• Participate in the development of marketing materials.

Your profile

Are you a Master's student in engineering and/or business, looking for a 1 to 2-year apprenticeship as part of your BAC+5 training? Do you have initial experience in strategic analysis or project management, ideally in an industrial setting or in the new technologies sector? Do you master the tools of the Office Suite, especially Excel? Does your English level allow you to communicate easily both in writing and orally? Are you interested in the defense sector? Do you know the principles of project management applied to software development? Are you familiar with the latest business models around digital products? Do you have the ability to work effectively in a team and possess good communication skills? Are you rigorous, with clear, effective, and concise communication?

Then this position is for you!

From the team

Join the Strategy team to work on major programs aimed at strengthening our clients' sovereignty, all in a stimulating and supportive environment!

Thales, a company committed to disability inclusion, recognizes all talents. Diversity is our greatest asset. Apply and join us!