Senior Bid Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Bid Manager to spearhead strategic bid efforts and oversee complex tendering and proposal submissions within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) and professional services sectors. The position is based in Hyderabad and requires over 7 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete bid process from opportunity assessment to contract award.
• Design bid strategies and submission plans tailored to client needs.
• Collaborate closely with architects, design teams, project managers, technical experts, and external partners to ensure cohesive input and delivery.
• Conduct bid kick-off meetings, manage reviews, and obtain approvals from management.
• Draft, edit, and polish proposals, executive summaries, and project case studies.
• Guarantee that all submissions comply with requirements, maintain high quality, and meet deadlines.
• Handle multiple bids concurrently without compromising quality or consistency.
• Manage client communications for clarifications both before and after submissions.
• Support presentations following bid submissions and manage contract transition.
• Lead the preparation of consultant and vendor prequalification documents.
• Maintain and update proposal templates, project profiles, CVs, and content libraries.
• Monitor tender portals to track and report on opportunities.
• Supervise Bid Coordinators and manage the CRM database from a bid perspective.
• Drive continuous enhancements in bid procedures and governance.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Architecture, Engineering or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 7 years' experience in Bid Management within the AEC or professional services sectors.
• Exceptional skills in proposal and technical writing, editing, and project management.
• Proven track record managing complex proposal submissions and tenders.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe InDesign tools.
• Able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities efficiently.
• Experience working in Middle Eastern architectural or consultancy environments is preferred.
• Practical knowledge and experience utilizing AI tools in bid management functions is mandatory.

Skills Required

Expertise in Bid Management, Tender Management, RFP/RFQ/EOI handling, Technical Writing, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Prequalification processes, CRM usage, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office, and AI tools applied to bid management.