Senior Bid/Proposal Manager
The opportunity
The Bid/Proposal Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end bid process guiding a cross-functional team to deliver a well-structured, compliant, and competitive submission that meets the client’s technical and commercial expectations. This role reports to the group Bidding Manager, based in Dublin
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the full bid lifecycle, from capture planning and win strategy development to PQQ/proposal submission, interview preparation, and debrief sessions.
Ensure all bids meet client requirements and internal governance standards.
Coordinate with legal, commercial, and technical teams to align on content, pricing, and compliance.
Maintain consistency and quality throughout the bid process.
Lead pricing discussions and utilize automated tools to support fee development.
Facilitate lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Act as the central point of communication between internal stakeholders and support teams.
Requirements:
Relevant degree or equivalent – APMP Qualifications an advantage
Proven experience managing bids or proposals in a complex, deadline-driven environment.
Strong understanding of bid governance, pricing, and compliance processes.
Excellent communication, coordination, and project management skills.
Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and proposal tools.
Ability to work collaboratively across global teams and time zones.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign is essential, with the ability to independently design and format high-impact proposals and capability statements
Proficiency with common IT applications – Microsoft suite
Ability to work under pressure and lead a programme to a deadline
Energetic, competitive and a desire to achieve
Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills; ability to fully engage internal client and build effective network
Compensation is dependent on experience and qualifications.
At Linesight, we believe that our success is tied to the success of our employees, and we are committed to creating a workplace that is fair, equitable, and inclusive for everyone. We understand that creating an environment where all employees have an equal opportunity to thrive requires a concerted effort across every stage of their time with us, from hiring and onboarding to promotion, career growth, and development.
As part of this commitment, we have implemented a range of policies and initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). This starts with our attraction pipeline and accessible job descriptions, designed to attract a broad range of candidates, and continuing throughout the employee life cycle with DE&I checks built in at every stage. Fairness, consistency, and transparency are the core principles for all our hiring, salary increase, and promotion decisions with built-in gender pay gap checks. Employee and family-friendly policies also enhance inclusion and equity in our teams.
About Corporate Services
An extensive range of corporate services expertise is required for an organisation of our scale and reach to be successful, and we have fantastic teams of professionals across a range of functions such as tax and finance, marketing, operations, and people and organisational development. Whether at the earliest stages of your career, or an experienced professional, we are committed to nurturing, supporting, mentoring, and stretching our people, so that you can maximise your potential and meet your career aspirations in your field of expertise.
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