Location: Riyadh, KSA
Notice Period: Only Immediate joiners OR not longer than 30 days’ Notice Period.
Job Description
The Bid Manager is responsible for managing the preparation and submission of bids and proposals to win contracts, ensuring they meet client requirements, compliance standards, and the company’s business objectives. The role focuses on coordinating the bidding process, managing documentation, and ensuring timely and competitive submissions.
Do-Key Activities and responsibilities of the Role:
- Lead the preparation and submission of bids, ensuring compliance with client specifications, tender requirements, and deadlines.
- Collaborate with internal teams (sales, finance, technical, legal) to gather all required input for bid preparation.
- Manage the submission process through platforms such as Etimad and SAP Ariba, ensuring all required documents are prepared and submitted accurately.
- Review bid documents for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with client requirements.
- Interface with engineering teams to shape IoT architecture solutions, Connectivity (5G, LPWAN, Satellite), AI & Data platforms, Command & Control Center integration, and Cybersecurity frameworks.
- Ensure solution feasibility and delivery readiness.
- Ensure compliance with all legal, contractual, and regulatory standards.
- Address client queries related to bid requirements and ensure clear understanding of expectations.
- Conduct basic market research to identify relevant opportunities and gather competitor information.
- Provide feedback and lessons learned to improve the efficiency and quality of future bids.
- Assist in formatting, proofreading, and finalizing bid documents for professional presentation.
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, IT, or related field. Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
- PMP or APMP certification is an advantage.
Experience:
- Minimum 5-8 years of experience in bidding, preferably in companies within the same industry or related fields.
- Strong track record in managing bids on Etimad and other tendering platforms (e.g., SAP Ariba).
- Proficiency in both Arabic and English (spoken and written).
- Proficiency in MS Office (especially Word and Excel).
- Preferably skilled in formatting, layout design, and presentation of bid documents.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
- Good communication and coordination skills across teams.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume to [email protected] ensure the position name is included in the subject line.