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PMO and Bid & Proposal Manager

Safran Electrical and Power, Twinsburg, OH, United States


Job Description Location:

Twinsburg, OH (Preferred), or Sarasota, FL(backup)

Onsite:

5 days/week

Summary The Project Management Office (PMO) and Bid & Proposal Manager will provide critical support across project management operations and business development activities. This combined role ensures efficient project governance, reporting, scheduling, and resource coordination, while also driving the preparation and submission of high-quality bids and proposals in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities PMO Responsibilities

Maintain portfolio of programs and projects and measure its overall performance (adherence to costs and deliverables, workload/capacity balance) in conjunction with Program Management, Finance, and Engineering

Champion Safran PROMPT process and PMI based project management principles to improve planning and execution of program tollgate reviews

Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process for Research, Technology, Development, and Innovation (RTDI) to develop rolling forecasts and strategic recommendations to optimize workload and capacity balance

Training and supporting project managers, work package managers, and resource managers on the proper application of the Safran project management processes and the use of the oSmoz tool (project management software)

Support continuous improvement of project management processes, templates, and best practices

Publication of visual metrics, presentations, and written reports

Bids & Proposals Responsibilities

Contribute to bids & proposals in close coordination with the Bid Management Team and Sales & Marketing

Analyze RFPs (Requests for Proposal) and customer requirements, coordinating clarification queries where necessary

Evaluate technical and industrial strategy proposed by functional teams for compliance with internal and product policies

Drive cross-functional collaboration to consolidate and challenge internal cost estimates, including non-recurring engineering costs and recurring product costs

Perform risk and opportunities analysis for each bid

Support business case development with Return on Investment (ROI), Net Present Value (NPV), and payback periods

Champion the deployment and continuous improvement of standard bid practices and tools with the Bid Management Team

Efficiently mobilize bid-related experience within the Programs Team to support the above activities

Travel:

up to 5% possible

Job Requirements Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field of study

Proven experience in project management, bid management, or related areas in an industrial or aerospace environment

Minimum 5 years of experience in a project management and/or bid & proposal manager role

Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge of project management methodologies (PMI/PMBOK) and bid management best practices

Proficiency in MS Office Suite and project management software (MS Project, Planisware)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail

Ability to work cooperatively with cross-functional teams under tight deadlines

Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills

Strong learning aptitude and continuous improvement mindset

Adaptability and proactivity

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The work environment is an office setting with moderate office noise.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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