Bid Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated bid professional to join our Bids & Pursuits Team as a Bid Manager.

Working closely with the UK bids & pursuit team and our offshore team in Delhi, the BidManager responsibilities include project managing the bid process for large opportunities and complex frameworks, developing proposals, coordinating with stakeholders, managing risks, and continuously improving the bid management process. The role also involves building relationships with key stakeholders, collaborating with business development teams, and reporting on bid performance.

You will bring the power of the whole bids and pursuits team and ensure the wider clients and markets capabilities are leveraged. By ensuring the bid project management framework supports our pursuit methodology and working with other members of the team as appropriate, you will ensure our proposals are of the highest standard.

The individual we are looking for is adept at managing complex bids and projects, multiple stakeholders and groups to ensure the best response for the client's needs.

About the role

• Bid Management: Lead and own the bid process from initial opportunity identification through to submission, by creating project plans and ensuring all deadlines are met and the bid is compliant with client requirements.
• Proposal Development: Work with delivery teams to develop and write compelling proposals.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including business services team and fee earners.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with the bid process, ensuring all potential issues are addressed proactively.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement best practices and continuously improve the bid management process to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, including creating and maintaining a bid project management framework. And ensure these learnings are shared with the wider team.
• Qualification: Ensure we are supporting the correct opportunities by assessing winnability not just desirability.
• Relationship building: Build relationships with key stakeholders, understand their requirements and position yourself as an expert in bid production and project management.
• Collaboration: Working closely with the Business Development and Key Account Management teams to identify opportunities ready for conversion.
• Reporting: Support the head of Strategic Growth by analysing and reporting on bid performance and lessons learnt.
• Line Management: Manage, coach and develop members of the strategic growth team where appropriate.

What we are looking for

• Strong project management skills.
• Experience in complex bid management, particularly frameworks.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to motivate teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Adaptable and flexible in a dynamic work environment.

About Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network operating under a single brand with just two members: Forvis Mazars, LLP in the United States and Forvis Mazars Group SC, an internationally integrated partnership operating in over 100 countries and territories. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,300 professionals, with 170 partners.