Bid Team Lead

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Chelmsford is looking for a Bid Team Lead to manage and coordinate the bid process for new business opportunities. This role involves leading the bid team, ensuring high-quality proposals, and supporting project managers. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in bid management within technical sectors, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. This position offers a full-time role with the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bid management or a similar commercial role, ideally within the technology or engineering sectors.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the bid team throughout the bid process.
• Support project managers through the contract change bid process.
• Coordinate preparation, review, and submission of competitive bids.
• Facilitate bid/no-bid decisions and risk management.
• Line management of the Bid Team.

Skills

Bid management experience

Collaborative teamwork

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Problem-solving capabilities

Sound judgement

Job description

Bid Team Lead page is loaded## Bid Team Leadlocations: UK - Chelmsford (TDY)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ32880**Be visionary**Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.**Job Description**## ## About Teledyne e2vFrom satellites searching for new planets to rovers mapping the surface of Mars, for 40 years space customers have depended on Teledyne e2v to provide technology that is literally out of this world. Teledyne e2v has been trusted to design and deliver imaging sensors and sub-systems to over 150 space missions helping humankind to better understand the world we live in.Working with us will enable you to develop and gain experience in the ideas that are behind some of the most advanced technologies in the world. You will also get a chance to work alongside highly experienced engineers, technicians and scientists.Teledyne e2v provides high performance CCD, CMOS and IR sensors for space science, earth observation, astronomy and high energy physics applications. Sensors are designed, fabricated, post-processed, packaged and tested in our facilities in Chelmsford (UK) and Grenoble (France).## Role OverviewThe Bid Team Lead is responsible for managing and coordinating the bid process to secure new business opportunities for Teledyne e2v. You will lead the bid team and work closely with the business development team, technical experts, project managers and commercial representatives to ensure high-quality, competitive proposals are delivered on time and in line with customer requirements. The role requires a proactive approach to driving best practices in bid management and ensuring clear communication between stakeholders.## Key Responsibilities* Lead and manage the bid team throughout the bid process, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities and deadlines are established and met. Providing support and guidance to bid managers as required.* Support project managers through the contract change bid process, ensuring adherence to required approval gates.* Manage the prioritisation of bid demand through capacity planning with business development, whilst meeting customer requirements.* Coordinate the preparation, review, and submission of high-quality, compelling bids and proposals for space science, earth observation and astronomy projects.* Work closely with business development, technical, engineering, and commercial teams to gather inputs, clarify requirements, and develop winning strategies.* Ensure compliance with internal governance processes and customer requirements at all stages of the bid.* Act as bid manager - sharing the load of bid throughput.* Facilitate bid/no-bid decisions and ensure risks are identified, mitigated, and communicated effectively.* Be the initial point of contact for bid approvals (including preparation and submission for corporate approval).* Maintain accurate records of bid activity and provide regular updates to senior management on progress and outcomes.* Drive continuous improvement in bid processes and share lessons learned across the team.* Line management of Bid Team.## Person Specification* Proven experience in bid management or a similar commercial role, ideally within the technology, engineering, or space sectors.* Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.* Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* Strong problem-solving capabilities.* Sound judgement – understanding when to own & brief and when to escalate.* Line management experience.Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions..