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Location: Singapore, Singapore 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 Singapore, Thales has been a trusted partner since 1973, originally focused on aerospace activities in the Asia-Pacific region. With 2,000 employees across three local sites, we deliver cutting-edge solutions across aerospace (including air traffic management), defence and security, and digital identity and cybersecurity sectors. Together, we’re shaping the future by enabling customers to make pivotal decisions that safeguard communities and power progress.
Thales is seeking an experienced Senior Advisor (Protection System CONOPS) to support the development of its Public Safety & Security business and strengthen engagement with police and relevant government stakeholders from January 2027 onwards . The role will provide senior-level expertise on policing environments, operational concepts and government priorities, while supporting strategic business development, customer engagement and major sales opportunities.
The role operates through influence and collaboration across a broad stakeholder network, including: Thales country and regional senior management Police and public-sector organizations Sales and business development teams Operations, engineering and bid teams Finance and other corporate functions Government ministries, agencies and administrations Industry associations and strategic partners The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge of police operations and the public-sector environment, together with the ability to engage credibly with senior government, police and industry stakeholders.
Responsibilities Police and Public Safety Expertise Provide strategic insight into policing models, operational concepts, priorities and emerging requirements. Support the development of territory and market strategies for Thales Public Safety & Security. Contribute to product and solution strategy by providing customer, operational and market perspectives. Identify opportunities to strengthen Thales' value proposition and differentiate its solutions in customer engagements and proposals.
Translate evolving police and public-sector requirements into actionable business and solution insights. Strategic Business Development and Sales Support Advise and support Thales teams in developing commercial strategies for key opportunities, programmes and bids. Support senior-level customer engagement and executive contact strategies for strategic sales campaigns. Build and maintain relationships with key customer and government stakeholders to support business development.
Work collaboratively with sales, business development, bid, engineering, operations, finance and senior management teams to strengthen strategic opportunities. Provide strategic advice and market perspectives to support customer engagement and decision-making. Government and Executive Stakeholder Engagement Develop and maintain trusted relationships with senior representatives from police organisations, government ministries, public-sector agencies, administrations and relevant industry bodies.
Engage with senior stakeholders to understand strategic priorities, policy directions, capability requirements and emerging challenges. Represent Thales at relevant industry associations, conferences, forums and stakeholder engagements. Support initiatives that enhance Thales' visibility, credibility and reputation in the public safety and security sector. Market Intelligence and Strategic Insights Monitor and assess government policies, public-sector priorities, budgets, programmes and