Defence Strategy Acquisition Manager

3 days ago


Adelaide, South Australia SAAB Full time

About Us

At SAAB, we deliver cutting-edge defence and security systems to protect nations and communities.

We pride ourselves on our reputation for complex systems integration projects that provide advanced capabilities to stay ahead of today's challenges.

Our diverse portfolio includes combat, communications, security, and underwater systems, as well as mixed reality, cyber security, and deployable health solutions.

We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience.

Join us in delivering innovative solutions with purpose.

The Role

We seek an experienced Defence Strategy Acquisition Manager to support the growth of Naval Combat Systems through the development of winning capture strategies and successful pursuit of key opportunities.

You will be responsible for managing the opportunity to award process, ensuring a robust budget, schedule, and risk management strategy.

This includes developing solutions, pricing strategies to maximise win probability, customer solutions, and stakeholder management plans.

You will also conduct competitive analysis, team formation, and develop proposal strategies.

This role encompasses building strong relationships with customers, partners, and industry partners to support strategic captures.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Preparing and responding to requests for tenders and whitepapers as part of the Win Business (capture lifecycle) process.
  • Leading and managing a cross-functional capture team.
  • Executing assigned capture activities that lead to securing new business and strategic sales growth.
  • Gathering, assessing, and validating customer requirements by working closely with BD leads – translating requirements and identifying constraints to develop successful win strategies.
  • Evolution of capture strategies and plans throughout the Win Business.
  • Deployment of strategies to create differentiators, mitigate risks to develop compliant and compelling bids, and improve probability of win.
  • Driving development and completion of critical bid artefacts required for proposal development.
  • Conducting and participating in gate, pricing, teaming, and capture reviews.
  • Engaging and leveraging internal senior stakeholders throughout the capture process to support key process elements and ensure buy-in, confidence, and timely approvals.

Your Skills and Experience

To succeed in this role, you will have:

  • Proven experience leading successful captures for large and complex strategic opportunities within the Defence Maritime sector.
  • Demonstrated experience leading and successfully prosecuting new business capture and proposal activities.
  • A highly developed understanding of the Australian defence and related industrial landscape, including competitors, procurement cycles, and strategic policy.
  • Background in Maritime acquisition programs, with an understanding of Naval Combat Systems.
  • Highly effective communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders for varying purposes.
  • Drive results, accountability, and efficiency for customers and SAAB Australia.
  • Tertiary qualifications in an engineering or project management or a science discipline.
  • Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Certification is desirable.

Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy:

  • 6 weeks paid leave each year.
  • 13.5% Superannuation.
  • Free Income Protection Insurance.
  • Flexible working options.
  • Access to the Saab shares matching scheme.
  • Access to My Saab; our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners.

About You

Are you a driven professional with a passion for Defence and Security? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills?

If so, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to shaping the future of defence and security.


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