BID MANAGER

Position Description.
CGI is a leader in mission-critical software systems for the space industry.
We work on the major European navigation, communication and earth observation programmes and are specialists in space security and ground control systems.
Over 35 years’ experience of the space business coupled with commercial and technical expertise, with a reputation for resilient, innovative, secure and highly cost-effective programmes.
Our in-depth space sector knowledge and our contribution to major technical advances ensure that we contribute to many of the world’s most prestigious space programmes, including Cassini-Huygens, Galileo, Copernicus, Inmarsat 4, MSG, MTG, MTSAT, Rosetta, Skynet and XMM-Newton.
Our software has supported the missions of more than 200 satellites.
CGI was selected both as one of the ‘Best Places to Work’ by the Sunday Times and one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine in .
We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (% matching) which makes you a member not just an employee.
We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of talent and inspiring more everyone to pursue careers in our sector.
Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts.
We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
CGI has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Bid/ Proposals Manager to join an ever-growing team on a full-time permanent basis.
Your future duties and responsibilities.
• Qualify opportunities to develop new business with existing or new clients • Actively participate in and influence sales campaigns • Track and report bid progress, being responsible for the pre-sales process and bid quality Required qualifications to be successful in this role.
Essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – written & spoken • Demonstrable commitment to quality and attention to detail • A winning mind-set, self-starter and demonstrated ability to learn quickly • Ability & experience in independent working • Demonstrates good commercial acumen and business awareness • 2+ years experience of software development either in a technical or project management role Desirable.
• Previous experience of bid management/coordination within the software industry • Experience within the satellite industry or space domain • Previous experience of working with the European Space Agency (ESA) and/or institutional clients #LI-Remote #CF-1 Skills.
Bid Management Satellite Communications Satellite Communications Space Technical Analysis What you can expect from us.
Insights you can act on While technology is at the heart of our clients’ digital transformation, we understand that people are at the heart of business success.
When you join CGI, you become a trusted advisor, collaborating with colleagues and clients to bring forward actionable insights that deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes.
We call our employees “members” because they are CGI shareholders and owners, and, as owners, we enjoy working and growing together to build a company we are proud of.
This has been our Dream since , and it has brought us to where we are today—one of the world’s largest independent providers of IT and business consulting services.
At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings.
We strive to create a work culture where everyone belongs, and we collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities.
As an equal opportunity employer, we empower all our members to succeed and grow.
If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know.
We will be happy to assist.
Ready to become part of our success story? Join CGI—where your ideas and actions make a difference.