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 2023. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% 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

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Skills:

• Technical Analysis
• Bid Management
• Satellite Communications
• Satellite Communications
• Space

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.