Bid Manager

About the Role

As the Bid Manager, you will oversee the full bid lifecycle from initial coordination through to submission. The role involves partnering with technical, commercial, and operational stakeholders to shape strong proposals, keep delivery on schedule, and ensure all client and contractual requirements are met. You will also help smooth the handover of successful bids to the teams responsible for execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the complete bid process from start to finish.
• Work with cross-functional teams to prepare technically sound and commercially competitive proposals.
• Track milestones, manage deadlines, and keep bid activities aligned with the overall timeline.
• Check that submissions meet all client specifications, compliance needs, and internal quality standards.
• Encourage effective collaboration between departments and external stakeholders throughout the bidding process.
• Support the transition of awarded work to operational teams so delivery can begin smoothly.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent professional qualification is required.
• Previous experience handling bids for public sector contracts, or solid project management experience in a similar setting.
• Strong planning and time-management abilities, with the capacity to juggle several priorities at once.
• High accuracy and a strong commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to develop productive working relationships with varied teams and stakeholders.
• Good leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Experience operating in multicultural and cross-functional environments.
• Comfort working under pressure while remaining flexible and resilient.
• Excellent written and spoken English, along with strong contract and business writing skills.

Additional Information

This position is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is offered on a contract basis. No salary or stipend details were provided.