Product Director, Hardware
Irvine, California, USA (Hybrid)
Position Summary
Thales is seeking a Product Director in Irvine, CA. The Product Director, Hardware, will be responsible to define, design, develop, integrate competitive and profitable products under the umbrella of a solution/platform to the airline customers with attractive and competitive value proposition by anticipating market & competition trends and by capitalizing assets. In this role, you will be in charge of the high complexity development, responsible for a line of products, its consistency from inception/innovation to obsolescence, and validating each major step of the Product Life Cycle in a homogenous and structured way. You will also be responsible for all budget associated with the product effort (CFR&D, SFR&D, CAPEX, OPEX), schedule, risks and opportunities.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Works with the Solution Product Manager and provides input for the Solution Strategy, define a consistent and coherent set of strategic orientations and priorities. Prepares inputs MYB (Multi-Year Budget), working closely with Marketing and Strategy for the assigned product/s
For the assigned product is in charge of the product line from Definition, execution, deployment all the way to sustaining activities.
Leads the Product Level Project Team supported by the Project Engineer for all engineering aspects and supported by Product Owner for all technical aspects under the Solution IPT.
Coordinates the development and validates the sales kit, supporting the marketing, business development and commercial teams for the product promotion and marketing activities
On request from the Customer Success organization, represents the business line in front of customers in bid and program reviews as needed
Manages relationship from product perspective with key suppliers and partners with procurement team
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 9+ years’ experience or Master’s degree in field with 7+ years’ experience preferably in Avionics with knowledge of IFE market customers, competition
5+ years of complex project management experience with development of complex systems in aerospace sector and /or experience in driving a product roadmap, leveraging data and analytics to ensure sophisticated customer engagement
Track record in controlling the life cycle of the products by optimizing the development of the economic cycles to obtain growth and profitability at the level of the portfolio of the BL (R&D investments, commercial investments, industrial...)
Experience in methodology of characterization of markets preferably in IFE /technology sector
Experience developing value-based pricing models, products and business models
Familiarity with SAP, Primavera, Microsoft Project tools
Special Position Requirements
Travel: Domestic and International Travel – 25%
Schedule: This role will work under the Thales IFE 9/80 schedule A or B. with flexibility to manage global meetings
Pay Transparency
The anticipated TTC range for this role is $168,864.07 - $333,319.85 USD Annual. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.
What We Offer
Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance.
Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period.
Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off.
Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program.
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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.
Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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