Bid Manager

CCL Global; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global management consulting firm is seeking a Bid Manager in Al Khobar to oversee the bid and proposal process. The role entails coordinating various stakeholders, ensuring compliance, and producing high-quality proposals. The ideal candidate will have experience managing complex bids, exceptional communication skills, and a strong attention to detail. This full-time position offers the opportunity to contribute to significant projects within the Middle East region.

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing large, complex bids.
• Excellent project management skills under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of proposal plans.
• Chair bid kick-off meetings and define deliverables.
• Negotiate pre-bid agreements with partners.

Skills

Bid management methodologies

Project management skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Document management systems

Education

Degree in Business, Management, Communications, or related field

Professional accreditation in bid/proposal management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Proposal development tools

Job description

Overview

CCL Global is seeking for a Bid Manager to be based in Al Khobar for a full-time role.

candidates with Saudi transferable Iqama are preferred.

Role Purpose

The Bid Manager is responsible for managing the end-to-end bid and proposal process, ensuring the delivery of compliant, high-quality, and timely proposals. This role requires strong coordination, communication, and leadership skills to engage with multiple stakeholders, align with company standards, and drive successful bid outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive proposal plans, ensuring alignment with customer timelines and requirements.
• Chair and facilitate bid kick-off meetings to define strategy, roles, and deliverables.
• Approve scopes of work and ensure they reflect both client requirements and internal capabilities.
• Analyze contract requirements, contractual terms, and conditions for compliance and risk.
• Manage stakeholder and partner interactions, ensuring effective communication and collaboration throughout the bid lifecycle.
• Negotiate and establish pre-bid agreements with partners, subcontractors, and clients where applicable.
• Coordinate and integrate inputs from contributors across technical, commercial, legal, and operational teams into cohesive and compelling proposal packages.
• Review and validate contributions from multiple stakeholders to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Communicate effectively with senior management to provide bid status updates, highlight risks, and support decision-making.
• Oversee document management, including maintaining and updating proposal templates and ensuring documents are aligned with company branding and style guides.
• Drive continuous improvement in bid processes, tools, and templates to enhance efficiency and quality.

Skills and Experience

• Proven track record in managing large, complex bids and proposals from initiation to submission.
• Strong knowledge of bid management methodologies, compliance frameworks, and contractual processes.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple contributors under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, persuasive, and client-focused documents.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, including experience working with senior executives, clients, and partners.
• High attention to detail with a structured and process-driven approach.
• Proficiency in document management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and proposal development tools.

Qualifications / Attributes

• Degree in Business, Management, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Professional accreditation in bid/proposal management (e.g., APMP Practitioner or equivalent) desirable.
• Proactive, driven, and results-oriented with the ability to thrive under pressure.
• Highly collaborative, fostering teamwork across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Creative and solutions-focused, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, quality, and professionalism.