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.