Open position
Bid Manager
We are looking for a Bid Manager to join our team. You will become part of a fast growing reality with a concrete opportunity of career.
In this role, you will identify opportunities for bid submissions, develop bid-winning strategies, conduct research, write and edit proposals, negotiate with stakeholders, and collaborate with other team members to ensure bid security.
Responsibilities:
- Identifying opportunities for bid submissions
- Brainstorming key points to include in the bid
- Crafting persuasive and detailed proposals
- Performing risk assessments
- Ensuring all deadlines are met
- Liaising with subcontractors, partners and suppliers.
- Keeping track of all costs and managing budgets
- Working closely with project managers and senior personnel
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or another relevant discipline
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Experience as a bid writer is advantageous
- Good space industry knowledge
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal abilities
- Deadline-driven
- Well-developed negotiation skills
Specific Skills:
- Knowledge of ESA/ASI specific tendering conditions as well as the tools used to publish business opportunities (e.g., EMITS) and to submit proposals (e.g., ESA Star)
- Knowledge of the specific tendering conditions and opportunities of the funding programme for research and innovation “Horizon Europe”
- Knowledge of Italian and Regional funding opportunities