Bid Manager
Role Title:
Bid Manager
Business Area:
eir Business CommercialAbout This Role:
Due to continued growth, eir business is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join its established Bid Team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of technology, telecommunications, managed services and professional services opportunities across both public and private sector customers.
The role will involve working closely with Sales, Commercial, Technical and Delivery teams to produce compelling, compliant and commercially competitive bids.
Expectations From The Role:
Manage bid opportunities from qualification through to submission.
Analyse tender documentation and identify key deliverables and risks.
Facilitate bid kick-off meetings and coordinate bid teams.
Develop bid strategies, win themes and response plans.
Coordinate contributions from SMEs, technical teams and commercial stakeholders.
Manage bid schedules and ensure milestones are achieved.
Produce high-quality written content where required.
Ensure compliance with customer requirements and procurement regulations.
Manage customer clarification processes.
Lead submission preparation and governance reviews.
Participate in post-bid reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements For A Successful Application:
3-7 years' experience managing bids and tenders.
Experience responding to public and private sector procurements.
Strong understanding of procurement processes and tender documentation.
Demonstrated success managing complex submissions.
Excellent written communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong commercial awareness.
Experience working under tight deadlines.
Desirable
APMP Practitioner Certification.
Experience within ICT, Telecommunications, Managed Services or Professional Services sectors.
Knowledge of Irish public sector procurement, OGP and eTenders.
Experience using bid automation and content management tools.
Others:
Key Competencies
Bid Planning & Governance
Stakeholder Management
Commercial Awareness
Proposal Writing
Communication
Time Management
Attention to detail