Bid Manager

Looking out for Immediate joiners based in Chennai.

About the Role

Bid Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full bid lifecycle from opportunity qualification to proposal submission and handover to delivery.
  
• Analyze RFP/RFI/RFQ requirements and develop response strategies tailored to each opportunity.
  
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather relevant inputs and ensure alignment with customer needs.
  
• Develop proposal content including executive summaries, solution descriptions, pricing summaries (in collaboration with finance), and compliance checklists.
  
• Maintain a centralized bid library with reusable content, templates, and past responses.
  
• Ensure all proposals are submitted on time and comply with internal governance standards and client requirements.
  
• Conduct bid kick-off meetings, daily standups, reviews, and post-submission debriefs.
  
• Manage multiple bids simultaneously, often under tight deadlines.
  
• Track bid status, success rates, and provide reporting and insights for leadership.
  

Key Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Engineering, or related field.
  
• 48 years of experience in bid management, proposal writing, or pre-sales, preferably in [IT / Engineering / Consulting / Other relevant industry].
  
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
  
• Strong communication and writing skills with high attention to detail.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, PowerPoint, Excel); experience with proposal tools is a plus.
  
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
  
• Familiarity with commercial and contract terms, pricing models, and procurement processes.