Bid Manager

Coordinate, plan, and manage the end-to-end bid process, including analyzing bid requirements, developing bid strategies, and creating comprehensive bid documents.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information and develop winning proposals.Conduct competitive analysis and market research to identify key differentiators and value propositions to be included in bid responses.Coordinate the response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and other bid opportunities, collaborating closely with other teams across MEEZA.Manage virtual bid teams and inputs from key stakeholders, typically engaging with Sales, Solutions Advisory, Service Portfolio, Finance, Commercial, Legal and Project Management.Facilitate storyboard, kick-off, and checkpoint meetings.Produce complete Bid Plans and establish the Bid Library.Ensure compliance with all bid requirements, timelines, and submission guidelines.Oversee the Pursuit Calendar, Bid Plan, and Bid Action Items.Capture, Document and Manage the Risk Register relevant to the opportunity.Working with the Sales lead to developing a clear win strategy for each bid and ensuring win themes are clear and compelling.Prepare and review the commercial aspects of the bid, ensuring all products / services are included in the final price to the customer.Prepare and produce high-quality bid documents.Ensure proposal documents follow corporate branding guidelines, standard formatting, and quality standards.Contribute to pursuit-related third-party and intermediary relationships via the Strategic Alliances team.Maintain Bid Tracking Systems and Document Repository, to facilitate efficient bid management and knowledge sharing within the organization.Participate in bid health-check sessions.Ensure on-time submission of compliant and commercially sound bids.Understand and resolve complex technical, strategic, and business issues.Knowledge, Skills & ExperienceAcademic & Professional QualificationsBachelor’s degree in engineering, Business (Management Information System), Communications, or equivalent with IT Background.Experience6-8 years of experience in bid management, presales, solutions consultancy, sales, or a similar field.Skills and RequirementsStrong bid management and proposal development skills, including RFP analysis, bid strategy development, and bid submission procedures.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams and present complex information clearly.Analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess bid requirements, conduct competitive analysis, and develop compelling value propositions tailored to client needs.#J-18808-Ljbffr