Bid Manager
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Position Description
At CGI, we empower talented professionals to shape strategic growth and influence major client pursuits. As a Senior Bid Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering complex bids that drive business expansion in our Business Engineering team within our Government and Justice Business Unit. You will guide teams with clarity, bring structure to high‑value opportunities, and deliver compelling, commercially robust submissions that strengthen CGI's position in the market. This is your opportunity to take ownership of major pursuits, collaborate with expert colleagues, and introduce creative approaches that elevate our competitive edge, supported by a community that values your leadership and encourages innovation.
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.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the full bid lifecycle from qualification to submission
* Lead virtual bid teams and engage stakeholders across sales, finance, legal, commercial and delivery
* Develop clear win strategies and compelling win themes with Sales leads
* Monitor and manage risks throughout the bid process
* Manage incoming bid leads and provide pursuit recommendations
* Maintain and update best‑in‑class proposal content
* Prepare and review commercial elements to ensure accurate and complete pricing
* Manage bid budgets, track KPIs and report performance
* Ensure on‑time submission of compliant, high‑quality bids
* Plan and coordinate client presentations
* Drive continuous improvement through internal and client‑facing debriefs
Required Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you should bring extensive experience managing complex bids, strong leadership in virtual team environments, excellent communication skills and the ability to balance commercial, technical and strategic considerations. You should be confident managing risk, influencing stakeholders and delivering to tight deadlines.
Essential Qualifications
* Proven experience in Bid Management ideally in the UK Government sector
* Strong risk management capability
* Effective stakeholder management skills
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Experience working with sales teams to define win strategies
Desired Qualifications
* Experience within technology, engineering or professional services bidding environments
Life at CGI
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because you are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team – one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
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