Senior Advisor (Protection System CONOPS)

Thales is seeking an experienced Senior Advisor (Protection System CONOPS) to support the development of its Public Safety & Security business and strengthen engagement with police and relevant government stakeholders from January 2027 onwards . The role will provide senior-level expertise on policing environments, operational concepts and government priorities, while supporting strategic business development, customer engagement and major sales opportunities. The role operates through influence and collaboration across a broad stakeholder network, including: • Thales country and regional senior management • Police and public-sector organizations • Sales and business development teams • Operations, engineering and bid teams • Finance and other corporate functions • Government ministries, agencies and administrations • Industry associations and strategic partners The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge of police operations and the public-sector environment, together with the ability to engage credibly with senior government, police and industry stakeholders. Responsibilities Police and Public Safety Expertise • Provide strategic insight into policing models, operational concepts, priorities and emerging requirements. • Support the development of territory and market strategies for Thales Public Safety & Security. • Contribute to product and solution strategy by providing customer, operational and market perspectives. • Identify opportunities to strengthen Thales' value proposition and differentiate its solutions in customer engagements and proposals. • Translate evolving police and public-sector requirements into actionable business and solution insights. Strategic Business Development and Sales Support • Advise and support Thales teams in developing commercial strategies for key opportunities, programmes and bids. • Support senior-level customer engagement and executive contact strategies for strategic sales campaigns. • Build and maintain relationships with key customer and government stakeholders to support business development. • Work collaboratively with sales, business development, bid, engineering, operations, finance and senior management teams to strengthen strategic opportunities. • Provide strategic advice and market perspectives to support customer engagement and decision-making. Government and Executive Stakeholder Engagement • Develop and maintain trusted relationships with senior representatives from police organisations, government ministries, public-sector agencies, administrations and relevant industry bodies. • Engage with senior stakeholders to understand strategic priorities, policy directions, capability requirements and emerging challenges. • Represent Thales at relevant industry associations, conferences, forums and stakeholder engagements. • Support initiatives that enhance Thales' visibility, credibility and reputation in the public safety and security sector. Market Intelligence and Strategic Insights • Monitor and assess government policies, public-sector priorities, budgets, programmes and capability developments relevant to Thales' business. • Identify emerging market opportunities, strategic partnerships, investment opportunities and potential areas for business growth. • Provide insights into competitor strategies, market developments and disruptive initiatives. • Translate market intelligence into clear perspectives and recommendations for Thales leadership and business teams. Ethics and Compliance • Conduct all activities in accordance with the Thales Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and applicable anti-corruption, compliance and governance requirements. • Maintain high standards of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality when engaging with customers, government stakeholders and external partners. Requirements • Available from January 2027 onwards • Typically 15 or more years of relevant professional experience , including significant senior leadership, advisory, operational or strategic experience within policing, public safety, government, government-related organizations or relevant private-sector organizations. • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline • Advanced degree (Master's/PhD) is an advantage • Strong understanding of police operations, policing environments and public safety priorities. • Demonstrated experience engaging with senior government, police or public-sector stakeholders. • Experience supporting strategic business development, major programmes, complex bids or customer engagements is highly desirable. • Strong understanding of government decision-making processes, public-sector priorities and stakeholder environments. • Strong analytical capability, with the ability to assess complex information and translate it into clear recommendations for senior decision-makers. • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain trusted relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders. • High level of integrity and sound understanding of business ethics, compliance and anti-corruption principles.