Bid Manager
About the role
A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p>We are looking for a Bid Manager</p><p></p><p><span>CANDIDATES THAT WOULD IMPRESS US<br />PROFILE:</span></p><p><span><span>You have assertive and innovative approach for problem resolution, </span></span></p><p><span>You have decision-making attitude</span></p><p><span>You have peculiar communication skill and strong inclination to team working, </span></p><p><span>You show propensity to imagine the future and inspire to engage, </span></p><p><span>You deliver user-centric solution and act with agility, grow others and self</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>COMPETENCIES:<br />Master Degree Engineering specialties<br />Fluent English (French knowledge is a plus).<br />Willingness to keep up to date the competence on Industry trends, Regulations and Legislation.<br />Openness in dealing with international teams and different cultures.<br />Strong management skills, with the ability to overcome complex situations and to manage multi-tasking and tight schedules;<br />Be able to motivate and support stakeholders of all levels;</span><br /> </p><p><br /><span>LIFE AS A THALES BID MANAGER<br />As a Bid Manager within Thales, you will:<br />Be responsible for Bids in coordination with Marketing and Sales Team.</span></p><p><span>Work closely to the Sales and Marketing organization to prepare winning bids.</span></p><p><span>Set up the Bid Plan and Manage the Bid </span></p><p><span>Lead the Bid activities and the Bid Team throughout the Bid lifecycle</span></p><p><span>Defines the initial project baseline based on a viable solution and project structure compliant to the Customer requirements and Company strategy/policy.</span></p><p><span>Ensure the On-time, On-Cost and On-Quality Bid execution </span></p><p><span>Prepare and/or Review the Bid and Offer Documentation </span></p><p><span>Assure the timely delivery of the Bid Pack</span></p><p><span>Contribute to negotiations with the Customer. </span></p><p><span>Ensure successful and smooth transition of the Bid process to the Project phase and contribute to preparing, organizing and validating the Project launch. </span></p><p><span>Contribute to closing the Bid by capitalizing and sharing on enterprise experience (lessons learnt).</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>YOUR CAREER AT THALES<br /><br />Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your Competencies in different areas:<br /><br />Room for and attention to personal development<br />Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or move to a more complex Solution<br />Choose between a technical expert or a leadership path<br />Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Permanent</span></p><p><span>Experience: 6-11 Years</span></p><p><span>CCNL Met/Ind – B3 Category</span></p><p><span>€ 41.424,25 - € 51.823,67</span></p><p><span>Performance Bonus (PDR): up to € 4.550</span></p><p><span>VC TARGET RATE: up to 8%</span></p><p><span>CIPI: up to 1.822€</span></p><p></p><p></p>At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here, apply now!
Copied from the listing Thales Alenia Space published, verified 31 Oct 2026.
About Thales Alenia Space
Satellites, payloads and space station modules, a joint venture of Thales and Leonardo.
Rome is Thales Alenia Space's satellite integration center, where its Space Smart Factory opened in 2025 to build around 100 satellites a year. (Source: Defence Industry Europe)
Similar open roles

Manager, Information Security Management (opens the job details)
SES · Software & IT · Bucharest, Romania· 1d agoDetails

Security Officer (opens the job details)
Blue Origin · Supply Chain · Greater Seattle Area· 2w agoDetails
$21.03–$29.44/hr
Dream Chaser Flight Controller (Systems Engineer II) (opens the job details)
Sierra Space · Launch & Ops · Louisville, CO, United States· 4mo agoDetails
$94,090–$129,394.75/yr

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) (opens the job details)
Ursa Major · Software & IT · Longmont, Colorado, United States· 1w agoDetails
$240,000–$300,000/yr
Experienced in Programs & Business?
Space employers come to us looking for a particular skill, location or credential. Leave your details one time, at no cost, and we put you forward when a role matches, never without your yes.
Thales Alenia Space openings, sent to your inbox
Each week we send what Thales Alenia Space posted since the last email, with comparable openings at other space companies. No cost, and you can stop it with one click.
Hiring for Thales Alenia Space? Feature this role to get a marked Featured slot above the lists and the lead place in the weekly job email for 30 days. Pricing:$99 for a single role, or $299 to cover every role you have open. To see who else is hiring your disciplines and at what pay, read the monthly space hiring brief.