Software BID Manager

About the Role We are looking for a highly organized and strategic Bid Manager to lead the preparation and submission of winning proposals for our software solutions.
The Bid Manager will coordinate the entire bid lifecycle — from opportunity qualification and requirements analysis to proposal development and submission — ensuring that all proposals are compliant, compelling, and aligned with company strategy.
Key Responsibilities Manage the bid process: Own the full bid lifecycle — from initial opportunity assessment through proposal submission and post-submission clarifications.
Coordinate stakeholders: Work closely with sales, presales, solution architects, delivery, finance, and legal teams to develop cohesive, high-quality proposals.
Develop proposal content: Draft, edit, and structure bid responses to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with customer requirements.
Compliance & quality: Ensure all proposals comply with tender requirements (RFI, RFP, RFQ) and internal quality standards.
Bid strategy: Contribute to the win strategy by analyzing customer needs, competition, and differentiators.
Project management: Maintain timelines, deliverables, and version control for each bid.
Pricing coordination: Work with finance and delivery teams to ensure accurate cost estimation and competitive pricing.
CRM management: Update and maintain accurate bid records, opportunity stages, and proposal outcomes in the company’s CRM system.
Generate periodic reports on bid pipeline, win/loss analysis, and bid performance metrics.
Knowledge management: Maintain a repository of bid templates, case studies, and reference documents to streamline future bids.
Post-bid activities: Support presentations, clarifications, and negotiations as required.
Continuous improvement: Analyze feedback and outcomes to identify areas for process and content improvement.
Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field .
3–6 years of experience in bid management, presales, or proposal writing — preferably in the software or IT solutions industry .
Strong understanding of RFP/RFI processes in government and enterprise sectors.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus).
Exceptional attention to detail and time management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) ; experience with CRM platforms (e.
g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho) or proposal automation tools is a plus.
Ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines.
Collaborative team player with strong coordination and leadership skills.
Preferred Skills Familiarity with software solution sales , SaaS , cloud platforms , or digital transformation projects .
Experience working with cross-functional technical teams .
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Demonstrated experience improving bid success rates or optimizing proposal processes.