Location: Hengelo, NetherlandsAbout the teamThe department Bids, within Thales Netherlands Naval, is responsible for creating bids of high quality.
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To do this, close cooperation with different departments is necessary.
The Bid Management team currently consists of 38 Bid Managers, Proposal Managers, Financial Engineering Specialist and Bid Support employees.
The department is responsible for managing 250 complex bids on average per year.About your future jobWith your strong interpersonal skills you show ownership to:Create high-quality bids and contribute to our success by preparing customer proposals in cooperation with colleagues of different departmentsPrepare offers based on internal commitments validated by all departments.
Ensure smooth transition to the Project Manager of the initial project baseline, and contribute to organizing the project launchesManage bids according to our internal Shipley-method based Manage Bid process, coordinate internal/external teams and safeguard timelines of bidsLead bid activities throughout bid lifecycles byDefining initial project baselines based on viable solutions and project structures regarding customer requirements and the company’s strategy/policyLaunching solution oriented phases, organizing and planning future projectsDefining major milestones for delivery and acceptance based on the defined initial project baseline, consolidating costs and validating project baselines for bids Creating and validating bids based on stakeholders’ commitments by managing risks and opportunities of future projectsSecure consistency of customer proposals with bid baselines, customer requirements, compliancy statements, assumptions, costs, risks and opportunitiesPresent and obtain approvals in internal peer reviewsDeliver agreed and authorized cost estimations including managed risks & opportunities and financial costsContribute to closing bids (archiving documents, closing expenditure authorizations) by capitalizing and sharing on enterprise experience (lessons learnt).Why you'd be a good matchWe seek a bid manager who is sharp, takes initiative and likes to cooperate closely with enthusiastic colleagues.
For the function of Bid manager, we ask the following skills:A bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, Engineering, or a related fieldRelevant (work)experience, preferably on bids & proposal managementA “can-do” mentality: entrepreneurial, flexible and open-mindedA team player with strong interpersonal and communication skillsThe ability to overlook complex situations and to manage multi-task environmentsProficiency in English, both written and spoken.
Knowledge of Dutch is a plus.What's in it for youA challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment.
Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas.Room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regard to technical, commercial or international skills.Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe.A comfortable workspace in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance.You can usually work where and when you want to be able to do your work as well and efficiently as possible.
Within Thales we implement hybrid working, where you can, for example, work from home two days a week if your role allows it.A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade days off for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.40 days off per year (PTO).Level of responsibilityLR 8/9 BID MANAGER Interested? Reach out for more information to our Talent Acquisition Partner Gerlof Jan Heck, via or Or apply directly by clicking on the button below to upload your profile and show your interest. xbelvxb An assessment could possibly be part of the procedure.#LI-GH1SummaryLocation: HengeloType: Full time
Bid Writing Manager in Hengelo werkgever: Thales Group
Thales Nederland is een uitstekende werkgever die medewerkers de kans biedt om te werken aan innovatieve en complexe projecten in een dynamische omgeving. Met een hybride werkmodel en sterke internationale samenwerking, stimuleert het bedrijf een cultuur van groei en ontwikkeling, waarbij medewerkers worden aangemoedigd om hun vaardigheden te verbeteren en bij te dragen aan de toekomst van technologie. De locatie in Hengelo biedt unieke voordelen, waaronder een collegiale sfeer en toegang tot toonaangevende expertise in de sector.
