Business Manager Digital

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircraft. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. Together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space.

Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

We are seeking a forward-thinking business manager to drive digital business growth within our Thales Training & Simulation (TTS UK) business line within Thales. In 2025, the UK Digital Twin Centre opened and is a new centre where its mission is to support Thales and other companies create and use digital twins – virtual models of real-world systems, such as ships, aircraft, or other whole environments. These models help us test and improve things before they are built or used in real life.

The Business Manager – Digital is responsible for managing all UKDTC Digital opportunities from qualification through to contract award. This includes value proposition, strategy development, solution development, commercial considerations, partner identification, proposal writing and risk management.

Key tasks/Responsibilities:

• Acting as Capture Lead for a portion of the Digital Campaign portfolio of opportunities – primarily within the UK DTC.
• Identify, analyse, qualify, advocate, and track Digital opportunities – focusing on gathering intelligence and building relationships.
• This individual will act on behalf of the digital solutions lead for all the digital captures within their purview.
• This individual will engage with customers around Digital technologies, identifying customer pain points & opportunities/benefits of utilising Digital solutions, shaping solutions specific to customers, to underpin their internal business cases.

We are looking for someone who can confidently communicate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and is capable of building effective relationships. The ideal candidate will be agile and adaptable, thriving in fast-paced environments and managing change with confidence. A solid business background is essential, along with an ability to deliver impactful outcomes through strategic thinking, collaboration, and a hands-on approach.

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held; however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries, our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.

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