Maritime Bid Manager: Lead End-to-End Proposals

Tidalis; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IKB program

Vacation days

Pension scheme

Vitality allowance

Global maritime impact

Job summary

Tidalis is seeking a Bid Manager to own the end-to-end bid process for global maritime software solutions. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, ensure compliant, competitive proposals, and drive bid strategy with sales and partners.

The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and timely submissions, with opportunities to influence opportunity shaping and win outcomes. A strong background in B2B software bids is essential.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience in bid, tender, or proposal management in a B2B enterprise software context.
• Solid knowledge of project and contract management principles.
• Familiarity with tender procedures in infrastructure or technology-driven sectors.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
• Project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end bid process, delivering high-quality, compliant proposals on time.
• Support opportunity qualification, bid/no-bid decisions, and win strategy with the sales team.
• Build and coordinate cross-functional bid teams and engage stakeholders/partners.
• Manage governance, risk, compliance, and internal approvals throughout the bid lifecycle.
• Review tender requirements, identify opportunities and risks, align solutions with customer needs.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing bid outcomes and improving future bids.
• Act as the central point of contact for bid-related communication across teams.
• Monitor tender opportunities and support proposal presentations, negotiations, and awards.

Skills

Bid management

Tender management

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

B2B software

Education

PRINCE2 or PMP certification

Job description

Tidalis is seeking a Bid Manager to own the end-to-end bid process for global maritime software solutions. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, ensure compliant, competitive proposals, and drive bid strategy with sales and partners.

The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and timely submissions, with opportunities to influence opportunity shaping and win outcomes. A strong background in B2B software bids is essential.