Manager ILS Proposals

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor the ILS team, ensuring optimal performance and continuous development.
• Plan and allocate resources, tools, and knowledge to enhance the professionalism of the ILS team.
• Oversee the development of high-quality proposal packages, delivered on time and within budget.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless proposal development.
• Provide expert ILS support and guidance to tender teams during proposal preparation.
• Review and validate ILS-related proposal content, ensuring adherence to quality and regulatory standards.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency enhancement.
• Function as a key representative in customer and industry engagements.
• Continuously improve departmental knowledge retention and transfer processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master degree in a technical discipline combined with at least seven years of relevant experience in ILS and proposal management, preferably in naval shipbuilding.
• Strong background in developing proposals for complex projects.
• Proven experience in leading and coordinating high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Key competencies: customer orientation, leadership and coaching, results-driven mindset, strategic planning and organization, negotiation and decision-making.
• Good command of the English language written and verbal, and German is a plus.
• Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.
• Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required. 
• Good command of the Dutch and English language both written and verbal, and German is a plus.
• Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.