Position
Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Bid Manager in Cybersecurity (f/m) to join our Airbus Cybersecurity SAS based in Elancourt (78), Rennes (35) or Toulouse (31).
About the Role
You will be part of the Airbus DS Cyber Programmes business unit and will report to the Head Of Bids & Programmes.
Responsibilities
- Defining with key stakeholders a winning bid strategy aligned with the organisation’s goals and providing differentiators with respect to the competition.
- Overseeing the entire bid management process from the opportunity qualification to the contract negotiation.
- Creating a bid plan and shaping a compelling and competitive offer.
- Leading, motivating and coordinating the efforts of multiple functional teams and contributors to ensure the successful production and delivery of the bid.
- Driving the development of all aspects of the bid proposal: technical offer, cost estimates, risks, pricing, commercial offer compliance matrix, delivery schedule, etc.
- Writing, editing and reviewing proposal contents.
- Ensuring bids compliance and responsiveness.
- Developing and securing new businesses.
- Occasional business trips are to be expected in France and abroad.
Qualifications
- Holder of an Engineering degree or Masters degree in a technical field.
- At least 10 years experience managing and delivering large complex bids (several million euros).
- Experience in the defence sector: NATO, European Defence Agency, Ministry of Defence.
- A professional bid management certification is a plus (Shipley APMP).
- Ability to deal with customers, partners and suppliers.
- Cyber Security or Information Technology background.
- Listening to the customer and supporting them towards new contracts.
- Analytical negotiation and synthesis skills.
- Negotiation level in English and French.
- This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.
- You must be a French citizen and this position requires a security clearance from recognised authorities as per the IGI 1300 of August 9 2021 (1.2.2.1).
Location
Elancourt (78) – located a stone’s throw away from the Palace of Versailles and close to Paris.
Rennes (35) – the capital of Brittany, offering historical heritage and urban culture.
Toulouse (31) – world capital of aeronautics and European capital of space research, served by an international airport.
Employer and Benefits
- Financial rewards: Attractive salary agreements, profit‑sharing schemes, employee savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
- Work‑life balance: Extra days‑off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, Staff Council offering many social, cultural and sport activities.
- Wellbeing/Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death) and depending on the site, health services centre, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.
- Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to 10,000 e‑learning courses, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.
- Contract type: Permanent.
EEO Statement
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is and always has been committed to equal opportunities for all; we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process.