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.
In the Philippines, Thales has been a trusted partner for over 20 years, supporting key customers across civil aviation, defence, and digital identity and security sectors. From banking and telecommunications to government services, Thales continues to provide solutions in technological advancements that bolster national security and enhance local defence capabilities.Description :
The Technical Consultant provides consultancy and technical advice to the Customers.
He/She defines and delivers card product specification based on Customer requirements. And he/she will need to drive the overall project progress and to manage internal/external Customers.
Position within Organisation :
Technical Consultant is the major technical bridge with customer to understand the customer requirement, then convert it into Thales internal specification which will be provided to technical team for further development or the production team for the production and delivery.
Technical Consultant will also work very close with sales and marketing team as the business partners for the business achievements.
Missions and Responsibilities :
As a Technical Consultant, you are accountable for:
- Provide pre-Sales support, as a complement to the Sales process, including the analysis of the customer requests, in terms of Cards and Solutions
- Understand the customer technical organization
- Provide Thales CDI with market knowledge and competition
- Act actively to understand the Customer’s technical needs and to identify the possible solutions, based on Thales CDI current product map.
- Inside the context of his accounts management, the TC is in charge to define the Requirements Specifications for the Customers assigned to him/her
- May be the technical interface for the Customers
- May be in charge of the project management for the card product or FPER(Full Perso)
- May be in charge of the project implementation of solutions (D1 Physical, D1 Digital etc.)
Qualifications:
- Master or Bachelor degree in Computer Science/Electronics/Engineering
- Experience on project management is a strong plus, PMP or related certification is preferred
- Experience in a relevant field (preferably Smartcard, Embedded Software or Services provider background, Telecom or banking industry area) or equivalent experience within Thales
- The knowledge on smart card related is a strong plus
- Understand EMV spec or related specs is preferred
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Customer and business oriented
- Organized, rigorous and autonomous
- Work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Be tenacious in problem solving
- Good teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Be prepared to invest whatever effort is required to get the job done
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.
Skills Required
- Master or Bachelor degree in Computer Science/Electronics/Engineering
- Experience on project management is a strong plus, PMP or related certification is preferred
- Experience in Smartcard, Embedded Software or Services provider background, Telecom or banking industry area
- Knowledge on smart card related is a strong plus
- Understand EMV spec or related specs
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Customer and business oriented
- Organized, rigorous and autonomous
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Problem-solving skills
- Good teamwork and interpersonal skills
Thales Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thales and has not been reviewed or approved by Thales.
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans with employer contributions and matches, profit sharing, and share purchase opportunities are emphasized across multiple regions. These elements are positioned as competitive components of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO that increases with tenure, paid holidays, and paid military, maternity, and paternity leave are described. This breadth supports work–life balance across locations.
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Flexible Benefits — Hybrid work options, flexible schedules, and parental supports such as childcare benefits and leave for sick children are available in several markets. Flexibility is presented as a core part of the employee experience.
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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.
