Location: Crawley, United Kingdom
Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircraft. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. Each member of our aerospace team makes a difference.
Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matter to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part-time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.
THALES
are looking to recruit a dynamic & driven
Senior Bid Manager
to ensure the successful delivery of bids in the defence avionics industry and to ensure that the Initial Project baseline for Project execution (post-contract award) is robust, with an appropriate level of confidence that customer and business expectations will be met. The role requires strong leadership, professional Bid and Project management expertise, excellent stakeholder management, commercial awareness, and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risk. Location:
Crawley What can we offer you? On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes: Annual performance bonus Pension Scheme 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays) Life Cover 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers Gym membership discounts What will you deliver? Role modelling the Thales Leadership Model behaviours Embedding a strong sense of delivery accountability and a proactive risk and opportunity management culture at all levels of the Bid team Creating and controlling the Bid schedule and resource plan; leading and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to achieve key milestones Establishing and controlling the requirements baseline, including compliance traceability, allocation to Work Packages and the end-to-end estimating process Ensuring the creation of robust Initial Project Baselines for delivery post-contract award Supporting the management of customer, supplier and partner relationships – building trust and confidence through open dialogue Tailoring and application of Bid Governance as appropriate, including Bid Stage Gates and Bid Reviews Coordination and control of the Master Assumptions, Dependencies and Exclusions List (MADEL) Coordination of proposal development, including the use of colour/peer reviews as appropriate Ensuring cross-functional alignment for Bid delivery Ensuring appropriate focus on cash management and achieving a positive net cash profile Promoting and enabling left-shifting solutions options and selection Leading and coordinating PQQ responses, including reviews and final sign-off Contributing to the identification of customer hot buttons/win strategy Creating initial Project plans for the execution of the contract Establishing and maintaining the Bid data repository Ensuring that all Bid activities comply with the relevant Thales Chorus 2 processes Management and control of Bid Budgets for all Bids within their working perimeter Who are we looking for? A proven track record of delivering successful Bids and/or Projects in contexts relevant to defence engineering Leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams in achieving challenging timelines Managing internal stakeholders and customer/supplier/partner relationships Constructing compelling proposals that meet customer needs Efficiently applying Gate Bid Lifecycle processes Structuring and planning complex projects Management and control of technical and non-technical requirements on complex bids and projects Management of Commercial and Technical Assumptions, Dependencies and Exclusions Experience with coaching others including junior Bid Managers Working in a complex, multi-site organisation Leadership and management in a Bid and/or Project context Strong negotiation skills Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills The ability to look ahead, identify risks and proactively engage with them Resilience and the ability to successfully manage change This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held. If not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance, please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries, our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can perform their best during the recruitment process. Great journeys start here, apply now!
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are looking to recruit a dynamic & driven
Senior Bid Manager
to ensure the successful delivery of bids in the defence avionics industry and to ensure that the Initial Project baseline for Project execution (post-contract award) is robust, with an appropriate level of confidence that customer and business expectations will be met. The role requires strong leadership, professional Bid and Project management expertise, excellent stakeholder management, commercial awareness, and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risk. Location:
Crawley What can we offer you? On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes: Annual performance bonus Pension Scheme 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays) Life Cover 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers Gym membership discounts What will you deliver? Role modelling the Thales Leadership Model behaviours Embedding a strong sense of delivery accountability and a proactive risk and opportunity management culture at all levels of the Bid team Creating and controlling the Bid schedule and resource plan; leading and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to achieve key milestones Establishing and controlling the requirements baseline, including compliance traceability, allocation to Work Packages and the end-to-end estimating process Ensuring the creation of robust Initial Project Baselines for delivery post-contract award Supporting the management of customer, supplier and partner relationships – building trust and confidence through open dialogue Tailoring and application of Bid Governance as appropriate, including Bid Stage Gates and Bid Reviews Coordination and control of the Master Assumptions, Dependencies and Exclusions List (MADEL) Coordination of proposal development, including the use of colour/peer reviews as appropriate Ensuring cross-functional alignment for Bid delivery Ensuring appropriate focus on cash management and achieving a positive net cash profile Promoting and enabling left-shifting solutions options and selection Leading and coordinating PQQ responses, including reviews and final sign-off Contributing to the identification of customer hot buttons/win strategy Creating initial Project plans for the execution of the contract Establishing and maintaining the Bid data repository Ensuring that all Bid activities comply with the relevant Thales Chorus 2 processes Management and control of Bid Budgets for all Bids within their working perimeter Who are we looking for? A proven track record of delivering successful Bids and/or Projects in contexts relevant to defence engineering Leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams in achieving challenging timelines Managing internal stakeholders and customer/supplier/partner relationships Constructing compelling proposals that meet customer needs Efficiently applying Gate Bid Lifecycle processes Structuring and planning complex projects Management and control of technical and non-technical requirements on complex bids and projects Management of Commercial and Technical Assumptions, Dependencies and Exclusions Experience with coaching others including junior Bid Managers Working in a complex, multi-site organisation Leadership and management in a Bid and/or Project context Strong negotiation skills Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills The ability to look ahead, identify risks and proactively engage with them Resilience and the ability to successfully manage change This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held. If not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance, please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries, our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can perform their best during the recruitment process. Great journeys start here, apply now!
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