Global Bid Manager

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Global Bid Manager to oversee the bid management process for international opportunities. This role is crucial for driving business growth by producing high-quality tender materials and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop winning proposals.

Qualifications

• Degree educated or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of bid management experience, ideally in an international context with opportunities valued at $30m+.
• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• APMP or equivalent bid management certification is a plus.
• Proficient in project management, proposal writing, editing, formatting, and presentation development.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bid management process from qualification to submission, adhering to best practices and governance.
• Develop compelling tenders, executive summaries, and sales presentations using best practice bid writing techniques.
• Coordinate quality reviews to ensure proposals are customer-focused and aligned with client requirements.
• Support strategic planning by evaluating market intelligence and developing win strategies.
• Collaborate with sales, technical, legal, finance, and operational teams to create high-quality bid submissions.
• Maintain bid content libraries and contribute to the improvement of bid management processes.
• Keep accurate bid and customer information in the CRM system.

Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work effectively with large, complex teams and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail and a proactive, results-oriented mindset.

Education

• Degree or equivalent experience required.

Tools

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint) and CRM systems.