PThales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar. /ppGorgonzola hosts Navigations Air Systems (NAS) domain. The activity of NAS domain: avionics, navigation and radar systems for civil air traffic and technologies supporting civilian and military pilots, ATC controllers, and technicians of airlines, air traffic control agencies, and Air Force worldwide. Italy is the Group’s Competence center for designing, producing, and delivering Navigation Aids products, and for non-Radar Surveillance Products. /ppThales architects solutions enabling two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. Our Ground Navigation portfolio includes the latest generation of ILS, DME, VOR, and TACAN systems. /ppWith over 7,000 Navigation aids and landing systems installed across 172 countries, we lead the Navaids market. /ppbWe are currently looking for a /b /pulliHead of Bid Management /lilito join Thales Land and Air Systems, in its Navaids Center of Competence. /li /ulpThe Head of Bid Management plays a key role by ensuring bids are properly framed for approval and that offers are delivered on time and within budget, maximizing winning and capture rates. This is a vital role in a Business Unit delivering offers globally. /pulliMain Tasks /liliManage the portfolio of Airspace Mobility Solutions (AMS-NAS) customer offers, reporting to the Bids Projects Director. /liliDeploy win teams linking customer needs to Thales offerings. /liliManage bid priorities and resource availability. /liliApprove internal summaries and ensure timely, compliant proposal delivery. /liliImprove bid practices and tools to optimize processes. /li /ulpKey interfaces include Marketing and Sales, Product Line Architect, Product Design Authority, Program Management, Industry, Senior Management, and Contract Management. /pulliDetailed Tasks Responsibilities /liliLead and guide the bid team, providing management direction. /liliEnsure effective evaluation of cost estimates for competitiveness. /liliAlign bids with strategic business objectives. /liliOversee reviews and governance to ensure high-quality proposals. /liliSupport Bid Managers' skill development. /liliMaintain the bid library for standardization and efficiency. /liliEnsure customer satisfaction and adherence to Thales processes. /li /ulpExperience required: /pulliBachelor’s degree with 12+ years or Master’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent. /liliKnowledge of Ground Navigation, Surveillance, Air Traffic Management, Aeronautics, or Aviation. /liliGood understanding of business administration and contract management. /liliFluent in Italian, Spanish, French, or other languages. /liliProficient in Microsoft Excel and Office tools. /liliInterest in industry trends, regulations, and legislation. /liliAbility to manage complex organizational and stakeholder relationships. /liliStrong interpersonal, communication, and reporting skills. /liliIndependent, creative problem solver. /liliLeadership skills, including lateral leadership. /liliCommercial acumen and results orientation. /liliAbility to work with international teams and cultures. /liliWillingness to travel globally. /liliBased in Milan Area, Italy. /liliReporting to the Bids Projects Director. /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr