Standort: Wutha-Farnroda, Germany
We say HI*
*Human Intelligence – Welcome with Team Thales!
Thales in Germany is part of an internationally leading technology group in the defence and security, aerospace as well as digital identity and security markets. In a world characterised by uncertainties, we ensure that our customers, partners and employees can pursue new paths with confidence. For a future we can all trust.
Say HI* – to your career as
Business Unit and Operations Manager (m/w/d)
(f/m/d)
At the site Wutha-Farnroda
(Further information can be found here: https://www.thales-dis-bps.de/index.php?id=home&L=0)
Your mission
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Develop strategic directions for our Payment Solution business unit, encompassing product development, manufacturing processes, personnel management, and overall business activities
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Plan and oversee hardware and software development and investment
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Coordinate budget planning and financial statements with the external accounting firm, collaborating with sales, accounting, and HR
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Lead commercial activities, manage corporate communications, and negotiate major client deals alongside the sales department
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Provide technical support to ensure effective sales team operations
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Oversee safety, occupational health, and fire protection regulations
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Manage daily operations across various departments and align marketing activities
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Specify and procure necessary machinery and equipment, and oversee audits related to physical and data security and occupational safety
We are looking forward to
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Minimum of 8 years of experience in strategic business development and operations management, preferably within the Payment Solutions industry or a similar technology sector
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Proven track record in managing product development, operations management, manufacturing processes, and technical teams.
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Strong understanding of hardware and software development processes
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Proficiency in budget planning, financial analysis, and investment planning
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Exceptional leadership skills with experience in personnel management and team coordination
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Ability to lead commercial activities, negotiate with major clients, and handle tenders
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Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
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Knowledge of quality assurance practices and production management
For our 77,000 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.
You can find out more on our Corporate Social Responsibility here.
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 contact Andre Fuhrmann is looking forward to your online application on our Career portal.
Andre Fuhrmann – Talent Acquisition Partner
+49 7156 353-32530
*Human Intelligence
Top Skills
What We Do
Thales is a global high technology leader investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust, which is vital to the development of our societies. The company provides solutions, services and products that help its customers – businesses, organisations and states – in the defence, aeronautics, space, transportation and digital identity and security markets to fulfil their critical missions, by placing humans at the heart of the decision-making process.
