Managing Principal, Cyber Uplift

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

Our Benefits
In addition to interesting, engaging opportunities that impact at scale, and ongoing personal and professional development opportunities, Thales Cyber can offer you:

• Competitive remuneration structure

• Hybrid and flexible working options under the Thales Flex program

• Paid parental leave and family support through Parents at Work

• The day off on your birthday each year

• Novated Lease options

• Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities

• Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner
   

About Thales
Thales delivers cybersecurity products and services that keep people and assets safe, giving organisations confidence in the security of their digital journeys. Our solutions are deployed in 148 countries, helping governments to maintain sovereignty, and organisations to preserve their strategic autonomy.

Thales is a global leader in cybersecurity - no.1 in data security - with 6,000+ experts and developers. We bring trust and resilience to key industries including finance, health, retail and manufacturing, as well as vital sectors such as aerospace, critical infrastructure, defence and space.

Your Role
The Managing Principal, Cyber Uplift is key leader within our Cyber Technology Services group, within the Cyber Technology Integration Services Line as part of Thales Cyber Services.
 

This Managing Principal, Cyber Uplift manages the delivery of Cyber Uplift consulting services across Government and Private Sector clients. This role encompasses the management of a resources, revenue, costs, and sales pipeline of the Cyber Uplift Team – while empowering the Cyber Uplift team to deliver high quality outcomes to our clients while achieving their maximum potential. Responsibilities will include:

• Identifying, proposing, and driving solutions to refine and grow the profitability and capability of Cyber Uplift team over time

• Establishing trusted advisor relationships with client’s by using your in-depth consulting experience

• Providing input into the scoping and pricing of engagements with the sales and growth teams

• Managing the pipeline of sales and revenue of the Cyber Uplift team

• Maintaining the workforce plan of the Cyber Uplift team

• Providing delivery team members with strategic direction and an overview of the project requirements, supervises tasks and their completion to meet objectives

• Engaging with teams across Thales Cyber Services to drive business wide objectives

• Lead Cyber Uplift research projects to identify and develop new Cyber Uplift service offerings

• Participate in the recruitment processes to identify and select suitable candidates for potential Cyber Uplift roles in the team

• Develop and deliver training and/or speaking material for public and/or private events

• Maintain knowledge of industry insights and proactively research\ emerging security risks, controls, applicable regulations, and trends

What You’ll Bring

On day one in this role, we'll expect you to bring the following skills, experience and behaviours: 

• Identifying, proposing, and driving solutions to refine and grow the profitability and capability of Cyber Uplift team over time

• Establishing trusted advisor relationships with client’s by using your in-depth consulting experience

• Providing input into the scoping and pricing of engagements with the sales and growth teams

• Managing the pipeline of sales and revenue of the Cyber Uplift team

• Maintaining the workforce plan of the Cyber Uplift team

• Providing delivery team members with strategic direction and an overview of the project requirements, supervises tasks and their completion to meet objectives

• Engaging with teams across Thales Cyber Services to drive business wide objectives

• Lead Cyber Uplift research projects to identify and develop new Cyber Uplift service offerings

• Participate in the recruitment processes to identify and select suitable candidates for potential Cyber Uplift roles in the team

• Develop and deliver training and/or speaking material for public and/or private events

• Maintain knowledge of industry insights and proactively research\ emerging security risks, controls, applicable regulations, and trends
   

We Encourage You To Apply
After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and depending on the role type, medical checks as well.

It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

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