Tiger Analytics - Bid Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Role Overview:

The Bid & Proposal Manager is responsible for managing the end-to-end bid lifecycle, from opportunity identification to proposal submission. The role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams to develop high-quality, compliant, and competitive proposals for government sector clients. With a strong focus on government sector clients, this is a hardcore business development and sales role, demanding a versatile, multi-functional contributor as the business unit is in its formation phase.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Bid Management:

- Manage the complete bid lifecycle (EOI, RFP, RFQ, Tender submissions)

- Analyze tender documents, eligibility criteria, and scope requirements

- Develop bid strategy, win themes, and value propositions

- Ensure timely submission of bids with complete documentation

2. Proposal Development:

- Lead the preparation of technical and commercial proposals

- Collaborate with internal teams (technical, finance, legal, operations)

- Create compelling presentations, case studies, and solution documents

- Ensure compliance with RFP requirements and formatting guidelines

3. Stakeholder Coordination:

- Coordinate with SMEs, delivery teams, and leadership for inputs

- Liaise with partners, vendors, and consortium members (if applicable)

- Manage communication with clients during pre-bid queries

4. Documentation & Compliance:

- Maintain repository of past proposals, templates, and credentials

- Ensure all submissions meet compliance, legal, and quality standards

- Track bid submissions and maintain audit trails

5. Market Intelligence:

- Track upcoming tenders and business opportunities (GeM, eProcurement portals, etc.)

- Analyze competitors and previous winning bids

- Support business development strategy with insights

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