Bid Manager, Robotics

CERTIS GROUP - GHR; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is looking for a Bid Manager, Robotics in Singapore. You will be responsible for the entire bid process for robotics projects, ensuring proposals are high-quality and aligned with client needs. Ideal candidates should have at least five years of experience in bid management and a strong technical background in robotics or related fields.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in bid management, technical sales, or solution development.
• Proven track record securing complex enterprise or government contracts.
• Strong understanding of strategic sales processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bid process for robotics projects ensuring quality proposals.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Deployment teams.
• Monitor bid profitability and develop mitigation plans.

Skills

Bid management

Technical sales

Solution development

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Robotics, or related

Job description

At Certis Group, we’re leading the transformation of security and operations through intelligent automation and cutting-edge robotics. Our vision is clear: to create a smarter, safer world by harnessing the power of Robotics. As Bid Manager, Robotics, you will own the end-to-end bid process for Certis’ robotics projects. You will ensure proposals are compelling, compliant, and commercially viable, while coordinating cross-functional teams including Sales, Engineering, Product, and Deployment to translate client requirements into actionable technical and commercial solutions.

Your Impact

• Lead the bid process for robotics projects, delivering high-quality proposals on time that meet client expectations and internal standards.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Deployment teams to ensure bids are technically sound and commercially strong.
• Coordinate inputs from Procurement, Finance, Legal, and Compliance to produce cohesive, compliant submissions.
• Facilitate bid reviews and approvals to ensure alignment with business objectives and risk thresholds.
• Monitor bid profitability, cash flow, and risk exposure, and develop mitigation plans where necessary.

Technical & Commercial Enablement

• Translate client needs into technical and commercial bid components that highlight operational value.
• Promote Certis’ robotics portfolio including autonomous patrol robots, delivery bots, quadrupeds, and AI-enabled systems by clearly articulating unique value propositions.
• Develop whitepapers, presentations, and workshops to demonstrate innovation and solution fit.
• Influence upcoming RFPs to align with our strengths, service capabilities, and differentiators.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years in bid management, technical sales, or solution development, ideally in robotics, automation, smart systems, or emerging technologies.
• Proven track record securing complex enterprise or government contracts in innovation-driven sectors.
• Strong understanding of strategic sales processes and ability to influence senior stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Solid knowledge of robotics platforms, AI-driven systems, and IoT infrastructure with the ability to translate technical capabilities into operational impact.
• Experience collaborating across regions and cultures, with strong cross-cultural communication skills.