Location: Orlando, United States of America

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

When you rely on airlines to connect you in flight, you rely on Thales. In an increasingly fast paced world, we make the unpredictable, predictable by connecting and entertain passengers to make your life better. Combining a diversity of talents, we master the decisive moments that matter to passengers and airlines. Whatever it takes.

Product Owner

Orlando, FL (Hybrid)

Position Summary

Thales is looking for a Product Owner leads the design and implementation for Software squads within our Aviation Global Services (AGS) product suite, responsible for planning, scheduling, monitoring and delivering software projects within the PPS team. As our Product owner, you are accountable for the development, testing and deployment of software features as well as supporting and maintaining existing products in operation.

You will be an individual contributor in a highly visible role, requiring you to deliver high quality, high impact products for the Aviation Global Services organization.

In this position, you will also work alongside a talented group of engineers (Development Squad) to identify and prioritize features and functionality in the Digital Products and Services domain. The PO plays a pivotal role in the Integrated Product team and is responsible for all aspects of the product delivery and operations with the Squad Lead and the SW Architect.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Own the full life cycle of the assigned products, including new features development, issue fixing, product and user support; Lead technically and organize a DevSecOps Squad, including task planning and software design reviews; Priorities SW development activity based on business requirement and needs; Accountable for squad supporting, updating and maintaining products in production environment.
• Propose and challenge existing SW architecture solutions; Lead and influence the technical solution selection and implementation; Able to influence internal and external stake holders; Accountable for the overall planning, execution, and success of technical projects, by utilizing and working with multiple global teams.
• Track issues, mitigate risks and provide action plans; Develop estimates and determine estimates to complete for project scope; Ensure consistency of development activity and deliverables from internal and external resources.
• Gather and leverage stakeholder feedback to define product requirements and responsible for making critical decisions to define a prioritized roadmap for the team.
• Work closely with the Dev Squad engineers and breakdown problems into simplifies tasks to remove functional complexity to the teams.
• Define the business metrics and KPI’s for your team and measure how these improve over time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field with a minimum of 8-12+ years of relevant work experience or Master’s degree in field with 6+ years of relevant work experience.
• 8 years of total work experience managing and leading software projects including coordination with organizations outside software. 
• This position requires both technical leadership skills and the ability to manage assigned project resources.
• 2 years of experience leading SW development teams of 8+ members; 3 years of hands-on experience as a software developer, software testing or software architect and very good knowledge of CI/CD pipeline, trunk-based development, Kubernetes clusters.
• Track record in developing highly effective analytics products; Strong experience in creating and managing detailed software schedules and tracking progress; Hands on experience as a software developer, software testing or software architect (5 years). 
• Expert in cloud-based development; Very good knowledge of Linux and Android systems; Very good knowledge of all phases of software development lifecycle: requirements analysis, technical design, implementation, code review, testing and release; Self –motivated, critical thinker with strong technical background. 

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: Core Business Hours, Monday-Friday. May be eligible for 9/80 or hybrid work. May be required to work outside core business hours/weekends to meet deadlines.
• Physical Environment: Typical office environment.
• Travel: Ability to travel 20% of the time to attend external and internal events.
• Regulatory Compliance Requirements: None.

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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.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

Total Target Cash (TTC) 132,772.39 - 221,287.31 USD Annual

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

(For Internal candidate, if you need more information, please reach out to your HR Shared Service, 1st Point) 

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