Bid Management Director

Lead, scale, and secure winning bids

We are pleased to partner with a global leader in software solutions to recruit a highly skilled Bid Management Director.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced international leader to drive growth, lead a high-performing bid team, and shape the future of operations on a global scale.

Why join?

• Global Impact: Lead large-scale, high-value bids across international markets.
• Strategic Leadership: Define and implement winning bid strategies that drive business growth.
• High-Performance Culture: Join an organization that values excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
• International Exposure: Travel globally and work with top-tier professionals across multiple regions.

Your role

As Bid Management Director, you will:

• Lead and expand the global Defence bid team, ensuring scalability to meet future business demands.
• Take full ownership of the bid process—setting direction, managing stakeholders, and driving success.
• Oversee collaboration across sales, delivery, legal, and finance teams to ensure seamless bid execution.
• Implement best practices, manage risks, and ensure full governance compliance.
• Work closely with senior leadership to align bid strategies with business objectives.
• Travel internationally (30-50 working days per year) to engage with key stakeholders and teams.

What you bring

We are looking for a seasoned leader with a strategic and international mindset, capable of handling complex, high-value bids in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have:

• Extensive bid management experience leading large, complex bids within Defence, software, or similarly high-complexity industries.
• Strong leadership skills, with a track record of building and motivating high-performing bid teams.
• Exceptional writing abilities, crafting compelling executive summaries, financial details, and technical proposals.
• Stakeholder management expertise, inspiring direct reports and cross-functional teams to deliver excellence.
• Project management proficiency, ensuring seamless coordination, risk management, and execution of bids.
• Experience with software solutions at a semi-technical level (preferred but not required).

Security requirements

Due to the nature of the projects, candidates must:

• Present a clean criminal record.
• Have lived in a NATO and/or EU country for the past seven years.

A culture of excellence and innovation

Join a company that values continuous learning, professional growth, and employee well-being. Our client offers a dynamic, people-centric environment with numerous benefits, including:

• A vibrant Employee Club hosting nearly 100 social and professional events annually.
• A world-class canteen serving delicious and healthy meals.
• Comprehensive benefits, including paid home internet, health insurance, and a company pension scheme.
• Access to sports facilities, including a brand-new padel court in Aarhus!

Ready to lead and win?

If you are a visionary bid leader with a passion for excellence and innovation, we want to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career with a global leader in Defence technology.