Senior Manager, Business Development (Bid Management)

We are seeking an experienced Bid Manager to own and manage the end-to-end bid lifecycle , driving high-quality, compliant, and timely responses to RFPs, RFIs, and other client opportunities.

Responsibilities :

Own and manage the complete bid lifecycle, including qualification, planning, response document preparation, submission, and post-submission activities.

Facilitate bid / no-bid decisions in collaboration with BU / Sales leadership and key stakeholders.

Analyze RFP requirements and coordinate with solution architects and subject matter experts to gather necessary inputs.

Lead cross-functional bid teams, streamlining inputs, ensuring alignment, and maintaining timelines.

Organize and facilitate bid meetings, track bid status, and communicate updates, risks, and escalations to BU leadership.

Ensure compliance with all bid requirements, obtaining necessary internal approvals before submission.

Track and report on bid outcomes, maintain bid quality metrics, and manage a knowledge base of reusable bid content for efficiency in future responses.

Requirements :

Proven experience in bid management, proposal coordination, or pre-sales within IT / technology services or similar industries.

Strong understanding of the RFP / RFI process, proposal writing, and documentation standards.

Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously, ensuring quality and timeliness.

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration skills.

Proficiency in MS Office Suite, collaboration tools, and bid / proposal management software.

Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.