Product Manager

Thales; France; À distance; EUR 41 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global technology leader is seeking a Technical Product Manager to serve as the technical authority for product offerings and ensure consistent technical support throughout the sales cycle. The ideal candidate should have a background in engineering or computer science, a minimum of 5 years in product management, and be a native Korean speaker. This role offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, contributing to groundbreaking technology solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a similar technical product management or embedded systems engineering role.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with the Product Manager to translate customer use cases into requirements.
• Work with the Product Manager and R&D to define proof-of-concept demonstrations.
• Take technical responsibility during product integration and validation.
• Analyze field returns and implement corrective measures.
• Continuously report customer insights and market trends.

Connaissances

Native Korean speaker

Fluent in English

Strong team player

Exceptional communication skills

Technical background in consumer devices

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Formation

Bachelor’s or higher degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Description du poste

Location: Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

Since 1983, Thales has been present in the Republic of Korea and have been supporting the country’s ambitions and local industry in the defence, civil aviation, and digital identity and space sectors. Headquartered in Seoul, Thales engages in providing solutions that help customers make critical decisions for domains such as air traffic management, in‑flight entertainment, space and digital security. With a strategy of strong collaboration with key industrial players, Thales is helping to build local expertise in Korea by engaging in transfer of knowledge, technology and production.

Position Overview

The Technical Product Manager serves as the technical authority for all aspects of the product offering. Working closely with the Product Manager and Sales teams, this role ensures consistent technical support throughout the entire sales cycle.

Key Responsibilities

1. Requirement Phase: Collaborate with the Product Manager to translate high‑level customer use cases into functional and technical requirements.
2. Tender Phase: Work with the Product Manager and R&D to define proof‑of‑concept demonstrations that validate product features as expected.
3. Integration & Deployment: Take technical responsibility during product integration and validation into customer devices, ensuring support responsiveness aligns with SLAs.
4. Field Returns: Partner with QA, FAE, and R&D teams to analyze field returns, including on‑site log captures or manufacturing returns, and implement corrective measures.
5. Reporting & Competitive Intelligence: Continuously report relevant customer insights, competitive moves, and market trends to inform product strategy and positioning.

Education

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Skills

• Native Korean speaker
• Fluent in English
• Strong team player with a positive attitude and excellent networking skills
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• Solid technical background in consumer devices, System‑on‑Chip (SoC), smart cards, telecommunications, banking, identity, cryptography, or security
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Experience

• 5+ years in a similar technical product management or embedded systems engineering role.

Personal Attributes

• Customer and business‑oriented
• Self‑motivated, innovative, collaborative, and analytical
• Able to multitask and think creatively
• Willing to go the extra mile to deliver results
• Tenacious problem‑solver
• Organized, rigorous, and able to work autonomously
• Willingness to travel as needed

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.