Bid Anchor

Role Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Bid Anchorwith 4 to 7 years of experience managing end-to-end bid processes and proposaldevelopment. The candidate will coordinate bids, review key stakeholders'inputs, manage timelines, and ensure high-quality, competitive submissions.

Keyresponsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end bid lifecycle, from receiving the RFP to final submission.

• Analyse RFPs, RFQs, and tenders, identifying key requirements, risks, and opportunities.

• Prepare Bid Summaries, qualify bids and Participate in Go-No go discussions.

• Prepare effective bid plans and follow up with all stakeholders to ensure timely contributions.

• Adhere to strict timelines and review processes to meet submission deadlines.

• Provide daily updates on opportunities and track bid progress.

• Coordinate with COEs, Delivery, and DT Head for solution validation and technical reviews.

• Work closely with finance and legal teams for review of Terms & Conditions to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.

• Engage with cross-functional teams to gather and validate content for bid responses.

• Ensure alignment with senior leadership for final approvals.

• Develop compelling executive summaries, remaining proposal content, and own technical and commercial proposals.

• Ensure all bid responses are accurate, compliant, and persuasive.

• Maintain a repository of reusable content, case studies, and best practices for future proposals.

• Ensure bids align with internal governance, compliance, and risk assessment standards.

• Track and report bid success rates, lessons learned, and areas for improvement.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 4+ years of bid management/proposal writing / pre-sales experience.

• Proven track record of managing large-scale bids in IT services, consulting, or public sector projects.

• Expertise in managing government and enterprise RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs.

• Strong understanding of contracting models, SLAs, and risk management.

Technical & SoftSkills:

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

• Strong coordination and stakeholder management abilities.

• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple bids simultaneously.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Proposal Automation Tools