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Product Line Architect Expert (f/m/d)

Thales in Germany is part of an internationally leading technology group in the defence and security, aerospace as well as cyber security and digital identity markets.

In Ditzingen, you will encounter security solutions for monitoring and safeguarding borders and border controls, protection of civil and military facilities and tactical communication. This is the right place for you if you want to join us in developing and producing tactical radio equipment for networked operations guidance during military missions. Join the Thales expert team for radio communication systems, cybersecurity and cryptography, for encryption components and hardware security modules and electronic key management systems.

Your mission as Product Line Architect Expert (f/m/d):

• Define and supervise the crypto strategy and business development, including preparation of the Strategic Business Plan, leading major growth campaigns, and ensuring close customer engagement in coordination with Marketing & Sales.

• Monitor market and technology trends, competitive environment, and manage consortia with industrial and scientific partners to achieve development and business objectives.

• Manage and optimize the local solution and project portfolio by shaping product roadmaps, aligning with Portfolio Management, Marketing & Sales, R&D and Business Line CIC, and driving innovation and internal R&D projects.

• Oversee crypto operations ensuring proper project execution across the portfolio, tracking financial KPIs, supporting budgeting and planning processes, and maintaining collaboration with internal delivery units within the Thales Group.

• Establish and maintain governance structures for the solution cluster, facilitating regular internal and external steering meetings, and ensuring seamless cooperation with all stakeholders in the crypto ecosystem.

• Lead the development of the crypto team by planning resource capacity, conducting regular skill assessments, and coordinating closely with R&D and relevant departments to support ongoing business activities.

We are looking forward to:

• A completed university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Business Administration with a technical focus, or a related field.

• Several years of experience in strategic management, business development, or project leadership within cryptology, cybersecurity, or related technology sectors.

• Strong expertise in market trends, competitive landscape, and technological advancements in the crypto and security domains.

• Proven track record in managing complex projects and operational business processes, with a strong focus on financial KPI monitoring and resource planning.

• Excellent leadership skills including team and network management, complemented by outstanding communication abilities in both German and English.

The Group invests more than €4 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum and cloud technologies.

In 2024, the Group generated sales of €20.6 billion.

For our more than 83,000 employees in 68 countries we open up visionary perspectives, realise individual career paths and enable creative freedom. This is achieved with courage, versatility and the firm intention to make the demanding challenges of our time safer and more inclusive. With our sustainable value-focused management we support diversity actively.

Say HI* – Your journey to us

At times of change our international teams are ready to meet the complexity of today with the industry-leading technologies of tomorrow. Will you be part of it? Your Talent Acquisition contact Benedikt Petzet is looking forward to your online application on our Career portal.

Benedikt Petzet -

Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-BP1
+ 49 173 585 90 29
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