EU BID Manager
Bid Manager (Public Sector & Government Tenders)
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Bid Manager to coordinate end-to-end proposal and tender processes for complex international public sector opportunities.
In this role, you will work with cross-functional and multicultural teams across multiple countries, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality, compliant proposals for government and public sector clients.
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end bid management process, from opportunity qualification through proposal submission.
Coordinate international proposal teams, ensuring effective planning, communication, and timely delivery.
Analyse tender documentation and translate requirements into clear bid plans and deliverables.
Ensure proposals comply with client procurement requirements and internal governance standards.
Coordinate the preparation of technical, commercial, legal, and administrative documentation.
Gather and validate project references, CVs, and supporting evidence required for public tenders.
Work closely with subject matter experts, legal teams, and external consortium partners throughout the bidding process.
Track risks, dependencies, milestones, and proposal progress across multiple concurrent tenders.
Support clarification requests and contractual discussions with public sector clients.
Drive continuous improvement of proposal management processes and best practices.
Requirements
3+ years of experience in Bid Management, Proposal Management or Tender Management.
Experience coordinating public sector tenders or procurement processes.
Good understanding of government procurement procedures and public tender regulations (EU experience is highly desirable).
Previous experience in consulting, professional services, engineering, IT services or similar project-based environments.
Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent written English with experience preparing proposal documentation.
Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office; familiarity with MS Project is an advantage.
Fluent English.
Nice to have
Experience working with EU institutions, government agencies or international public sector organisations.
Additional European language(s).
PRINCE2, PMP, AgilePM, PMI, Scrum or SAFe certifications.