Head of Bid and Product Management

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Christchurch; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense solutions provider in Christchurch is looking for a Head of Bids and Product Management. In this full-time position, you will lead the product lifecycle from concept to end-of-life, ensuring the timely release of quality bids. With proven leadership skills and strong business acumen, you will mentor teams and collaborate closely with senior leadership. The role offers a hybrid work model and various employee benefits, contributing to the long-term success of the organization.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Paid Time Off

Retirement with Employer Match

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Competitive Pay

Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing large product portfolios with on-time execution.
• Exceptional leadership skills with experience mentoring high-performing teams.
• Strong business acumen with ability in P&L management.

Responsibilities

• Own product portfolio management for high-value products.
• Ensure quality bids are released on time to support business expectations.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure product execution aligns with corporate objectives.

Skills

Strategic decision-making

Stakeholder management

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Head of Bid and Product Management page is loaded## Head of Bid and Product Managementlocations: UK-Christchurchtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR10670We are looking for a Head of Bids and Product Manager to join our Christchurch team!Reporting to the Director of Customer Facing, the Head of Bids & Product Management is responsible for leading day-to-day lifecycle management of products/product lines. This role not only considers the definition and introduction of new products to meet customer expectations, but also ensures continued product through life availability culminating with management of product end-of-life process. In conjunction with this, the Head of Bids & Product management will also support the business growth objectives ensuring the on-time release of quality bids/proposals that meet business objectives. The key output of this role will be to support future growth, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives, thus contributing to the long-term success of the business.**Location:** Christchurch UK**We Take Care of Our People**Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent) I Paid Time Off I Retirement with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Bonus Scheme I Recognition I I**Your Challenge:*** Owns the product portfolio management for high-value products and product lines, ensuring consistent market competitiveness and profitability.* Influences and shapes the product development lifecycle, from concept to end-of-life, ensuring that innovation, customer demands, and strategic priorities are met.* Ensures quality bids & proposals are released on time to support customer and business expectation* Maintains market position of products by managing existing product lines and gaining competitive market information.* Provides competitive analysis to lead product direction and identify growth opportunities.* Fosters and manages relationships with key accounts to ensure product alignment with customer requirements and strategic business goals.* Leads and mentors product management teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and high performance.* Collaborates closely with senior leadership, including engineering, manufacturing, business development, finance and operations to ensure product execution is on track and aligned with corporate objectives.* Contributes to development goals, budget and strategic business plans for each product lines. Recommends ways to expand sales and profitability in specific markets. Ensures sales and marketing staff are provided with comparative product analysis; feature and benefit summaries; supporting promotional material; target customers; and product marketing strategies.* Champions a culture of continuous improvement within the product and bids management teams**What You Bring:*** Proven experience in managing large product portfolios with a strong track record of strategic decision-making and on-time execution.* Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels across the organization.* Strong business acumen, with the ability to lead financial forecasting, P&L management, and resource allocation.* Exceptional leadership skills, with experience mentoring and leading high-performing teams across multiple functions.* Excellent communication skills, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.* Working across different time-zones* Work under pressure**Who We Are**Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. In 2017, Curtiss-Wright relocated its Avionics, Sensors & Controls and Industrial Business Units into a brand new, purpose-built 160,000 ft2 facility at Bournemouth International Airport.The state-of-the-art facility has extensive design and manufacturing capabilities as well as in-house environmental stress screening. The facility is committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for our flight recorder, air data computer, video management systems, computing systems, mission displays and video recorder products.*No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our **Talent Acquisition Team** and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.***Compliance Statement**This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.**For US Applicants:**If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright. **Our Values** **Leadership** We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action. **Customer Focus** We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion. **Teamwork & Trust** Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward. **Respect for People** We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees. **Integrity** We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships. **What We Offer Our Employees:****Opportunity:** As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!