Head of Bids

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Head of Bids based in Canada.

• As Head of Bids, you will lead the function responsible for turning major opportunities into winning tenders across international public transport markets.
• You will own the full bid lifecycle, from qualification and strategy through submission, clarification, and award.
• Working at the intersection of Business Development, Product, Engineering, Services, Legal, and Finance, you will bring diverse expertise together into compelling, cohesive proposals.
• You will shape pricing and commercial strategy while balancing competitive positioning, profitability, and bid risk.
• Beyond individual bids, you will build the people, processes, content, tooling, and governance needed to scale a high-performing bids function.
• With AI becoming an increasingly important part of the workflow, you will help the team work smarter, faster, and more effectively.
• This is a highly visible leadership role with significant influence over growth, commercial decisions, and how complex opportunities are pursued.