Senior Leader, Bid & Profitability Optimization

The Sanad Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sanad Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Manager - Bid & Cost Management to lead Bid Management and Cost & Profitability Control. You will drive pricing, cost modelling, risk assessment and profitability improvement across complex Engine MRO programs.

Collaborating with Sales, Account Management, Finance and Operations, you will implement governance, data quality and continuous improvement to sustain profitable growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, business, finance or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in commercial management, bid management or pricing roles within aviation/MRO.
• At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for Bid Management and Cost & Profitability Control.
• Set objectives, KPIs and standards for teams; monitor progress.
• Lead workforce planning and succession across both functions.
• Oversee end-to-end bid processes with governance and deadlines.
• Develop cost models, revenue projections and risk simulations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Commercial acumen

People management

Bid and tender management

Financial and analytical skills

Cost and profitability management

Commercial risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication & presentation

Problem-solving

MRO technical understanding

Systems and data

Organisational skills

Intercultural intelligence

Education

Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Oracle

Job description

The Sanad Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Manager - Bid & Cost Management to lead Bid Management and Cost & Profitability Control. You will drive pricing, cost modelling, risk assessment and profitability improvement across complex Engine MRO programs.

Collaborating with Sales, Account Management, Finance and Operations, you will implement governance, data quality and continuous improvement to sustain profitable growth.