Product Manager

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. 1.      Requirement Phase: Collaborate with the Product Manager to translate high-level customer use cases into functional and technical requirements.
2. 2.      Tender Phase: Work with the Product Manager and R&D to define proof-of-concept demonstrations that validate product features as expected.
3. 3.      Integration & Deployment: Take technical responsibility during product integration and validation into customer devices, ensuring support responsiveness aligns with SLAs.
4. 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. 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

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