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Crawley, England, United Kingdom
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Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.
At Thales, we develop advanced technologies that help armed forces gain operational advantage at every decisive moment. Our solutions span land, sea and air domains, supporting critical defence missions through cutting-edge training, simulation, intelligence and mission systems capabilities.
We are looking for an experienced Product Owner / Project Design Authority (PDA) to join our Training & Simulation team. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the development of innovative digital solutions, working at the intersection of customer needs, product strategy and technical delivery.
As Product Owner / Project Design Authority, you will play a pivotal role in maximising product value and ensuring solutions meet both customer and business objectives.
Acting as the voice of the customer and end user, you'll work closely with Engineering, Design Authorities, Programme Managers and stakeholders to define priorities, guide development teams and ensure products are delivered with clear purpose and measurable value.
You'll be responsible for shaping product direction, managing priorities and ensuring the resulting solution remains aligned with customer expectations, programme goals and Thales' strategic vision.
You are comfortable balancing technical, commercial and customer considerations and enjoy working with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions.
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This role provides the opportunity to influence innovative digital products that support critical defence and training capabilities. You'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams, engage directly with customers and play a key role in shaping future product strategy and delivery.
At Thales, we are committed to helping our people grow through challenging work, continuous learning and flexible ways of working that support both career ambitions and personal commitments.
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At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here.
If this role isn’t quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here.
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