Location: Madrid Tres Cantos, Spain A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a integral space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thales in Spain is a leader in technological solutions applied to Defence, Aeronautics, Security, Transportation and Space and, furthermore, is a global centre for excellence in Space, Security of Critical Infrastructures and Transportation. As Bid Manager, you will lead the end-to-end bid and proposal process for complex and high-value opportunities, ensuring the delivery of compelling, competitive, and compliant proposals aligned with customer expectations and company objectives.
Lead and coordinate the full bid lifecycle, from opportunity qualification through proposal submission and contract award.
Develop bid strategies that maximize competitiveness while balancing technical, commercial, financial, and contractual considerations.
Analyze customer requirements, RFPs, and tender documentation, translating them into clear action plans and proposal deliverables.
Ensure technical, commercial, financial, and contractual compliance throughout the proposal development process.




Lead internal bid reviews and approval gates, ensuring proposals meet quality standards and governance requirements.
Support customer interactions during clarification, negotiation, and contract finalization phases.
Master's Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Proven experience in bid management, proposal management, business development, or project management within engineering, aerospace, defense, space, telecommunications, or other high-technology industries.
Solid understanding of commercial, contractual, financial, and technical aspects of the bidding process.
Strong knowledge of proposal and tender management processes.
Experience with customer requirements analysis, risk management, and cost estimation methodologies.
Fluent English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
French is considered a strong asset.
Planning & Organization
Flexible and smart working model, including hybrid work arrangements and flexible working hours.
~ Free meals at the office.
~Opportunities to work on cutting-edge space technologies and international projects.
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📌 Bids Manager (Madrid)
🏢 Thales Group
📍 Madrid