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

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.