Strategic Bid Manager & Proposal Writer

Iqarus; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Iqarus in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Bid Manager / Writer to lead the bid management team across government services and international health programs. You will steer proposals from qualification to contract award, coordinate cross-functional teams, and shape tailored value propositions.

The role requires an experienced writer with strategic insight, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage multiple high-value bids, including global opportunities, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience leading and coordinating complex bid activities for government or international clients is essential.
• Fluency in English and ability to engage diverse stakeholders across functions is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead bid management across multiple high-value opportunities from qualification to contract award.
• Coach and mentor the bid team to ensure robust processes, governance, and compliant submissions.
• Draft bid narratives with value propositions in collaboration with SMEs and commercial teams.

Skills

Bid Management

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Bid Writing

Project Management

Salesforce

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Masters preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Iqarus in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Bid Manager / Writer to lead the bid management team across government services and international health programs. You will steer proposals from qualification to contract award, coordinate cross-functional teams, and shape tailored value propositions.

The role requires an experienced writer with strategic insight, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage multiple high-value bids, including global opportunities, with occasional travel.