Bid Manager

Bid Manager

Position Description
At CGI, we help organisations deliver meaningful transformation through technology, innovation, and collaboration. As a Bid Manager, you will play a key role in shaping winning proposals that support critical digital transformation programmes across the UK. Working with high-profile public and commercial sector clients, you will help secure opportunities that improve essential services, modernise complex systems, and deliver measurable business outcomes. You’ll be empowered to take ownership of strategic bids, influence senior stakeholders, and work alongside experienced teams in a collaborative environment where your ideas, leadership, and expertise directly contribute to CGI’s continued growth and client success.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.

Your future duties and responsibilities
In this role, you will manage the end-to-end bid lifecycle, leading the development of high-quality, compliant, and commercially competitive proposals for both public and commercial sector clients. You will work closely with sales, commercial, technical, and delivery teams to shape winning strategies, coordinate bid activities, and ensure submissions align with client requirements and CGI governance processes.

You will take ownership of bid planning, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and submission delivery, helping drive business growth in a competitive market. Supported by experienced colleagues and collaborative teams, you will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while influencing strategic pursuits that strengthen CGI’s market position and client partnerships.

Key responsibilities

Lead & Deliver end-to-end bid management activities across multiple opportunities
Collaborate & Influence internal stakeholders, partners, and subject matter experts
Develop & Shape compelling win strategies and proposal responses
Manage & Mitigate bid risks, assumptions, and dependencies throughout the process
Coordinate & Facilitate governance reviews, approvals, and submission activities
Review & Improve written proposal content, including executive summaries
Monitor & Control bid budgets, timelines, and KPI performance
Support & Contribute to capture activities ahead of opportunity release
Plan & Deliver client presentations and supporting submission materials
Drive & Enhance continuous improvement through post-bid reviews and lessons learned

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
You will bring proven experience leading and supporting complex bids within a fast-paced, client-focused environment. Strong commercial awareness, stakeholder management, and communication skills are essential, alongside the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and deliver high-quality proposals under pressure.

Essential qualifications and experience

Proven history of leading and winning large and complex bids
Strong understanding of bid governance, risk management, and approval processes
Experience across a broad range of pre-sales and bid activities
Commercial awareness with the ability to support pricing and bid sign-off activities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams to deliver quality outcomes
Proven ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines
Confidence, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving
Ability to identify strategic opportunities and support sales growth objectives
Experience managing budgets, reporting, and performance metrics

Desirable

APMP Foundation qualification
Working towards APMP Practitioner certification

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