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.
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.
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.
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
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Excellent pension
* Private healthcare
* Share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) making you a CGI Partner
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