Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that have supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA.
Join our dynamic team as a Bid Manager at our Serco Office in Frascati, Italy, or in Madrid, Spain. In this role, you'll be an integral part of the European Bid Team, collaborating with diverse bid teams across the Business Unit.
This role is crucial in positioning the company for success by securing valuable business opportunities and contributing to its growth.
Responsibilities:Independently manage small to medium-scale bid processes end-to-end, working closely with the Head of Bidding and individual bid teams.Support the management of larger-scale / strategic bids as required, working in collaboration with Bid Directors and BD Leads.Manage physical and virtual bid teams, including securing inputs from key stakeholders, typically involving sales, technical, finance, commercial, legal, and marketing colleagues.Manage / support the bid strategy and production process, from opportunity identification through to submission and follow-up.Manage / support the governance process for individual bids, working in partnership with Bid Directors (where applicable) and wider bid teams.Manage / support key stages of the bid process e.g. production of bid kick-off packs, running win strategy workshops, managing read reviews, etc.Management and tracking of risks.Manage individual bid calendars and budgets.Manage the SharePoint site for each specific bid.Manage bid submission portals.Ad hoc bid writing and production tasks as required.Coordinate and contribute to client presentation / dialogue sessions as required. Requirements:2 years of successful experience in the management of live bids.The ideal candidate possesses a strong intellect and demonstrates precision and attention to detail, coupled with excellent organizational skills.Proficient in Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.Ability to manage demanding and fluctuating workloads effectively.Exhibits thoroughness and attention to detail while maintaining composure under pressure.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders across the business. Desirable:Familiarity with Space or Defence bidding processes.Chance to contribute to and shape strategies within the bidding and Business Development (BD) functions.Opportunity to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team.Prospects for career advancement.Opportunities to engage in European, multi-disciplinary bidding initiatives. On offer:Competitive Salary.Great career opportunities in the Space industry.Comprehensive package of benefits offered by the company, such as life insurance and health insurance.Engaging in company events to foster team spirit.Hybrid working model to support work-life balance.Opportunity to work in an international environment. Serco provides relocation support for all EU passport holders planning to move to Rome or Madrid to join our company.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Serco is based on a culture where every voice is heard and every employee feels valued. Working together as one team, we can enhance the experience of our people and teams, improve the value of our solutions to better serve the missions of our customers, and make an impact in our world.
About Serco:Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the likes of ESA, CNES, EUMETSAT, EUSPA, ASI and NASA.
We offer space capabilities across the full space lifecycle from satellite testing to Launch services, LEOP to spacecraft operations, space surveillance to data management, and supporting downstream application development.
With over 55 years history in the space sector Serco is well placed to contribute to National strategies across Europe and the globe. We work within the heart of the space sector so understand the challenges our customers face.
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