Senior Bid Manager

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Senior Bid Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Work across secure communications and ground tranport sectors
• High tempo working environment
• Based in Rydalmere with some travel required

Bids Manager

• Strategically focussed Bid Manager to work on exciting and complex tenders
• Be an integral part of our cohesive Sales, Marketing and Bid function
• Based in Rydalmere

Why work for Thales?

At Thales we’re committed to caring about the whole of you. Creating an environment of trust and empowerment where your contribution is valued, where your wellbeing counts and you can manage the right work-life balance for you. We believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. We’re always open to discussing your individual needs, just let us know what works for you.

Our commitment extends through our generous benefits package; that’s why Thales were the first Engineering company in Australia to pay the superannuation guarantee on unpaid primary carer’s leave. Whether you want to work for 4 years and get paid to take the 5th off, or you just need help finding a childcare place, you’ll have our support every step of the way.

Developing your career

We’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you’ll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.

About Thales and our opportunity

We’re inventing the future, right here, right now, at Thales. We design the critical security solution of tomorrow by combining the curiosity to explore, the intelligence top question and the vision to create. Together we clarify complicated problems by combining our experience in market with our leading research and development.

We are currently recruiting a Senior Bid Manager who will be responsible for driving and delivering to Thales Australia sales strategy by playing a key role in the writing, reviewing and document management of the end-to-end bid and tender process. Reporting to the Director of Sales, Marketing and Bids, you will work closely with a range of internal stakeholders to ensure the collation of tender information, the management of individual tender projects.

This role is positioned within our Ground Transportation Systems (GTS) and Secure Communications and Information Systems (SIX) business unit. GTS is a prime contractor and system integrator delivering smarter and safer solutions across Australia’s public transport, rail and road networks. SIX delivers military ICT solutions, secure communications, electronic vehicle integration, cyber security, intelligence services and equipment support services.

As a Senior Bid Manager, you will be a strategic and solution focused professional with an innovative approach to proposals whilst ensuring compliance with customer requirements and highlighting company value proposition. You will have excellent influencing and negotiation skills and have experience in managing multiple projects and track milestones in line with constant deadlines and changing demands. Your ability to thrive under pressure and implement improved process flow will be key to your success.

The successful applicant will possess extensive experience within a similar bid or tender management role with high value contracts, and have proven written and verbal communication skills. You will have a consultative approach teamed with strong business acumen.

Due to the nature of the role you may be required to travel internationally and be prepared to undergo Australian Defence clearances if customer requests. You will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package as well as our employee benefits program.

Key skills and experience

• Communication skills across multi discipline technical/sales team
• Creative to determine the best win strategies
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to handle face to face negotiations.
• Strategic thinking, commercial and financial acumen.

Interested to know more? Please click on "Apply" to submit your application.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 68,000 employees in 50 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. Great journeys start here, apply now!