Bid Manager Government Programs

Jet Aviation Inc.; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jet Aviation Inc. in Basel seeks a senior Bid Manager to lead tenders and bid initiatives from opportunity to execution within Government Programs. You will develop winning bid strategies, coordinate internal and external stakeholders, and manage bid timelines, budgets, and reporting.

You will support risk assessments and financial modelling, lead customer and partner negotiations, prepare executive decision materials, and ensure a smooth transition from bids to program implementation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in aerospace or defence with government programs.
• 5–10 years in project or bid management in a matrix organization.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English; French and/or German advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead tenders and other bid initiatives from opportunity to execution.
• Develop and implement winning bid strategies in collaboration with Capture Management, Sales and other departments.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, ensuring high-quality and timely deliverables.
• Manage bid timelines, budgets, quotations, reporting, and documentation.
• Support risk assessments, financial modelling, scenario analysis, and deal approvals.
• Lead customer and partner discussions and negotiations.
• Prepare concise executive briefs and decision materials for senior management.
• Support the transition from successful bids to program implementation.
• Use market and competitive intelligence to strengthen our bids and business development efforts.
• Continuously improve our capture and bidding processes.

Skills

Bid management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Executive presentations

Communication

Strategic thinking

English fluency

Security clearance

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Project management certification

Job description

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As aBid Manager, you will play a key role in developing and delivering strategic bids and sales initiatives within our Government Programs Capture Management organization. Working closely with the Sales team and other departments, you will lead complex bid processes from opportunity to execution and help turn strategic opportunities into successful outcomes.

Your Role

• Lead tenders and other bid initiatives from opportunity to execution.
• Develop and implement winning bid strategies in collaboration with Capture Management colleagues, Sales and other departments.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, ensuring high-quality and timely deliverables.
• Manage bid timelines, budgets, quotations, reporting, and documentation.
• Support risk assessments, financial modelling, scenario analysis, and deal approvals.
• Lead customer and partner discussions and negotiations.
• Prepare concise executive briefs and decision materials for senior management.
• Support the transition from successful bids to program implementation.
• Use market and competitive intelligence to strengthen our bids and business development efforts.
• Continuously improve our capture and bidding processes.

What we offer you

• An exciting and challenging senior role in a dynamic aviation environment
• Various opportunities for professional and personal development
• Chance to work on exciting, high-profile projects
• A motivated and cheerful team that looks forward to working with you
• Our events are great! We also have lots of fun together outside of working hours

Your Profile

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in aerospace or defence industry with a track record in government or military programs.
• 5-10 years of experience in project management or bid management
• Experience working in a matrix organization and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to translate financial, commercial, and technical data into clear, compelling executive presentations.
• Project management certification / accreditations are a plus
• A proactive, results-driven and pragmatic approach.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Customer-focused mindset and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Fluency in English; French and/or German are an advantage.
• Ability to obtain and maintain government security clearance where required.