PpA Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%) is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high‑tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure Defend, Observe Protect, Explore, Travel Navigate. /p pWe are looking for a Bid Manager /p pBid Management leads the Bid activities throughout its lifecycle to the satisfaction of the different stakeholders. Role’s responsibilities include leading Bid activities throughout the TAS Bid process in an international and multicultural environment to ensure the success and a profitable growth of the Company. /p pAs Bid Manager he/she is responsible for management, planning and execution of the Offer based on commitments validated by all Work Package Managers and preparing the initial project baseline which will be transferred to the Project Manager. He/she manages and coordinates internal and external dedicated teams (including the partners, subcontractors and supply chain) in collaboration with the permanent organization of the entity, and he/she is responsible for closing the Bid and ensuring the smooth transition to the Project Manager. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liTo be responsible of DONI (Domain Observation Navigation Italy) Bids in coordination with Marketing and Sales Team. /li liWork closely to the Sales and Marketing organization to prepare winning bids. /li liInterface and coordinate internal/external teams maintaining the timeline of the Bid. /li liSet up the Bid Plan and Manage the Bid according the TAS “Manage Bid Process”. /li liLead the Bid activities and the Bid Team throughout the Bid lifecycle. /li liContribute in the development of the win themes, hot buttons, value propositions and positive discriminators and build the Proposal in accordance. /li liDefines the initial project baseline based on a viable solution and project structure compliant to the Customer requirements and Company strategy/policy. /li liSecure the consistency of the Bid Baseline to the Customer requirements (RFQ). /li liMonitor and validate the RFQ requirements’ compliance throughout the Bid execution. /li liEnsure the On‑time, On‑Cost and On‑Quality Bid execution. /li liDeliver an agreed and authorized cost estimation (Total Cost at Completion) including managed risks opportunities and financial costs. /li liIn team with the MS Capture Leader manage the Bid Internal Review and prepare the relevant data package. /li liPrepare and/or Review the Bid and Offer Documentation. /li liAssure the timely delivery of the Bid Pack. /li liContribute to negotiations with the Customer. /li liEnsure successful and smooth transition of the Bid process to the Project phase and contribute to preparing, organising and validating the Project launch. /li liContribute to closing the Bid (archiving of documents, closing of the expenditure authorisations) by capitalising and sharing on enterprise experience (lessons learnt). /li /ul h3About You /h3 ul liMaster Degree Engineering specialties. /li liHave more than 3 (three) years’ experience in Management of Bid Proposal (experience in Space, Aeronautical or Electronic Industry is a plus). /li liHave more than 2 (two) years’ experience in Management of Space Agencies (ESA, ASI, EU, etc.) Bid Proposal is a plus. /li liFluent English (French knowledge is a plus). /li liWillingness to keep up to date the competence on Industry trends, Regulations and Legislation. /li liOpenness in dealing with international teams and different cultures. /li liStrong management skills, with the ability to overcome complex situations and to manage multi‑tasking and tight schedules. /li liBe a team player with strong dedication to achieve common team goals. /li liBe enthusiastic with good communication skills. /li liBe able to motivate and support stakeholders of all levels. /li liHave a “can‑do” mentality: entrepreneurial, flexible and open minded. /li liWillingness to travel worldwide also for long periods. /li /ul pAt Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here, apply now! /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr