Proposal Manager, Bombardier Defense
NewWhat are your contributions to the team?
- Coordinate, in conjunction with sales, the overall strategy for bid response; including identifying winning conditions.
- Prepare technical presentations for Customers showcasing Bombardier aircraft and Bombardier Defense capabilities.
- Prepare, support and organize Customer meetings and/or visits.
- Prepare customer Proposals for modification programs and/or engineering support activities;
- Plan meetings or technical reviews with customer prior to submittal of final proposal;
- Plan the path to final proposal schedule to meet required timelines;
- Manage internal and/or external resources and stakeholders such as engineering, contracts, finance, procurement or subcontractors during Proposal stage to establish Program strategy and build Proposal;
- Plan overall initial program framework, budget and schedule;
- Develop and/or manage statements of work (SOW) and technical statements of requirements (TSOR) relating to aircraft modification and/or special mission engineering services;
- Prepare management reviews and obtain management approvals through established processes and Bombardier policies
- This role is key to helping Bombardier Defense win strategic sales campaigns.
How to thrive in this role?
- You hold a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a similar pertinent degree;
- You have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in engineering or technical program management at Bombardier Aerospace, and/or equivalent engineering activities related to Bombardier aircraft;
- You have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in proposal and/or project management;
- You are a team player with initiative and excellent communication skills;
- You have excellent customer-facing skills and experience are required;
- You have the ability to effectively negotiate in-line with business objectives;
- You are able to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively while working toward aggressive deadlines;
- You have a strong working knowledge of Bombardier's policies and processes;
- You have a strong technical knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems and special mission equipment;
- You have knowledge of CGR, ITAR and previous experience in government and military flight operations exposure would be considered an asset;
- You may be required to travel and work extended hours when required;
- You are eligible to view and handle CGR material as well as be able to obtain a NATO Secret security clearance (as required).