Bid - Proposal manager

Thales is hiring a Bid - Proposal manager. It pays €36k-€43k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Thales.

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Manage bid preparation and proposal coordination for space manufacturing projects at Thales Alenia Space.

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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.

We are looking for a Bid - Proposal manager.

The resource will be involved in:

Contributes and ensures the coordination of all Work Package Manager (WPM) activities for the preparation of the bid and the initial project baseline which will be transferred to the Project Manager.
Contributes to the assessment of alternative solutions
Contributes to the identification of customer selection criteria and hot buttons
Contributes to the definition of the Make/Team/Buy strategy and for the involvement of KIP, the Industrial & contractual strategy
Supervise the Compliance status of all proposal elements, ensuring proposal schedule is respected
Identify the supply chain to set up for the project

In support of the Capture Leader and together with the Sales Manager – and KAM if relevant:

Support preparation of internal documentation for Gates approval
Manage and plan the activities of the Bid team focused on the preparation and writing of the proposal and associated documentation
Define the proposal template, list of annexes, and documentation—in line with the customer request and sales policy
Prepare storyboards and mockups
Ensure coherence among various elements (programmatic, financial, technical), reflected in the various volumes and contributions (e.g., supplier proposals)
Ensure the proposal schedule is met
Support Red Team organization and manage feedback and reworking activities

Requirements for the position:

Degree in Economics or Management Engineering
True team player, enjoying working within a multidisciplinary environment
Demonstrates accountability by taking full responsibility for tasks and decisions, ensuring transparency and reliability in delivering results
Strong coordination skills and ability to lead teams
Excellent command of English.

Permanent

Experience: 1-7 Years

CCNL Met/Ind – B2 Category

€ 35.884,96 - 43.126,00

PERFORMANCE BONUS (PDR): up to 4.025€

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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Bid - Proposal manager is an open job at Thales.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is €36k-€43k a year.
The role is based in Torino.
The job was posted on September 23, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Thales. Apply on Thales

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