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Bid & Project Manager – Defense Sector (Junior / Mid-Level)

Sopra Steria17 days ago
Hybrid
Montréal, QC
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Top Benefits

Hybrid work arrangements
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance
Telemedicine access

About the role

Company Description

CS Group Canada, a subsidiary of CS Group (part of the Sopra Steria Group), is a leader in the development and certification of safety-critical systems in the aerospace, electric, and autonomous driving industries.

Joining CS Group Canada means taking part in complex, high-tech projects for some of the most prestigious system manufacturers in North America, while benefiting from competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

Job Description

About the Role

Reporting to the Deputy Defense Director, we are seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Bid & Project Manager (3–5 years of experience) to support defense programs and high-stakes projects.

The role combines bid preparation and operational project execution, with a strong focus on quality, timelines, and compliance with contractual commitments. You will work closely with technical teams and the Defense market leadership, particularly on strategic positioning and go-to-market activities.

Protecting territories, anticipating threats

Our Defense business is at the core of sovereignty and security challenges. Our teams deliver high-value projects such as tactical data links, counter-UAS systems, maritime surveillance, simulation and training, and air security. Through our expertise and involvement in international programs, we actively contribute to the protection of territories.

Key Responsibilities

Bid Management & Tendering :

  • Contribute to the preparation of responses to calls for tenders (RFQ, RFP, ITT) in the defense sector
  • Structure and manage bid schedules, milestones, and deliverables
  • Coordinate inputs from internal teams (engineering, finance, legal, operations)
  • Support offer consolidation (technical content, schedule, costs, risks)
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and confidentiality requirements
  • Prepare materials for internal bid reviews

Project Management & Delivery :

  • Support the operational management of projects (schedule, budget, quality, risks, deliverables)

  • Track actions, deliverables, and contractual commitments

  • Contribute to project risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning

  • Produce and maintain project reporting for internal stakeholders and customers

  • Coordinate internal teams under the supervision of a senior Project or Program Manager

  • Monitor invoicing, margins, and financial forecasts

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • University degree in project management, engineering, or a related field
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in project management and/or bid management
  • Initial experience in a regulated environment (defense, aerospace, security, transportation, energy, etc.) is a plus

Key Skills

  • Strong structuring, organizational, and follow-up skills
  • High level of rigor in contract and documentation management
  • Ability to operate in complex, highly regulated environments
  • Strong cross-functional coordination capabilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Fluent in French and English (bilingual required)

Assets

  • CAPM, PMP, PRINCE2 Foundation, ITIL certifications (a plus)

  • Eligibility for, or existing, security clearance

  • Strong interest in complex technical programs and the defense sector

Additional Information

Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

CS Group Canada values diversity in the workplace and encourages women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal people, and people with disabilities to apply.

Benefits:

  • Hybrid Work
  • Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance
  • Access to a telemedicine service
  • RRSP program
  • Personal and sick days
  • Recreation room with pool table and foosball table

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About Sopra Steria

IT Services and IT Consulting
10,000+

Sopra Steria, a major Tech player in Europe with 52,000* employees in nearly 30 countries, is recognised for its consulting, digital services and solutions. It helps its clients drive their digital transformation and obtain tangible and sustainable benefits. The Group provides end-to-end solutions to make large companies and organisations more competitive by combining in-depth knowledge of a wide range of business sectors and innovative technologies with a collaborative approach. Sopra Steria places people at the heart of everything it does and is committed to putting digital to work for its clients in order to build a positive future for all. In 2023, the Group generated revenues of €5.8 billion.

*Headcount reassessed following the sale of most Sopra Banking Software activities in September 2024.

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