Bid Manager – Lead Complex Defense Proposals

About the role

Saab Danmark seeks an experienced Bid Manager to own the full bid lifecycle for complex defence and security solutions. You will lead cross‑functional teams from qualification through contract award, ensuring proposals are high‑quality, compliant, and aligned with strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute winning bid strategies in collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Legal and Finance.
• Analyse RFPs/ITTs deeply to guarantee full compliance with customer requirements.
• Craft technically accurate, clear and professional proposals.
• Manage bid budgets, timelines and risks to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Coordinate internal and external review cycles and integrate feedback.
• Provide commercial input during negotiations and leverage market intelligence to sharpen competitiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement of bid management tools and processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 3‑5 years of bid, proposal or project management experience in defence, aerospace or complex technology sectors.
• Proven record of winning high‑value, complex contracts.
• Strong knowledge of government procurement and contractual frameworks.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to motivate and lead multidisciplinary teams under pressure.

Required skills

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Experience using dedicated bid management software.

What we offer

• Key leadership role in a technically advanced defence environment.
• Opportunity to influence product safety and supportability across the lifecycle.
• Skilled, multidisciplinary team with flat organisational structure.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Focus on collaboration and ownership of tasks.