Bid Manager

Location: Hengelo, NetherlandsBeschikt u over de volgende vaardigheden, ervaring en gedrevenheid om in deze functie te slagen? Ontdek het hieronder.About The TeamThe department Bids, within Thales Netherlands Naval, is responsible for creating bids of high quality. 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 departments Prepare 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 launches Manage bids according to our internal Shipley-method based Manage Bid process, coordinate internal/external teams and safeguard timelines of bids Lead bid activities throughout bid lifecycles by:Defining 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 bidsCreating 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 opportunities Present and obtain approvals in internal peer reviews Deliver agreed and authorized cost estimations including managed risks & opportunities and financial costs Contribute to closing bids (archiving documents, closing expenditure authorizations) by capitalizing and sharing on enterprise experience (lessons learnt).Why are you a good match?We 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 you?A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes freedom for initiative and good ideasRoom for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skillsValuable 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).LR 08/09 Interested?Questions? Reach out for more information to our Talent Acquisition Partner Gerlof Jan Heck, via or Or apply directly by clicking on the button below. xnkfpon An assessment could possibly be part of the procedure.