Bid Manager

Company Description

ProposalPro is a specialist consultancy focused on helping clients win competitive bids, tenders, and grants through high-quality proposal development. The team is made up of Certified professionals accredited by the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP), ensuring alignment with international best practices in bid management, compliance, and responsiveness. ProposalPro brings together APMP Practitioners, Technical Writers, and Graphic Designers to support clients across diverse industries. The company is committed to delivering outstanding proposals that differentiate clients from their competitors and increase their chances of success.

Role Description

The Bid Manager role at ProposalPro is a full-time, on-site position based in the Greater Perth Area. The Bid Manager will lead end-to-end bid and proposal activities, including planning bid timelines, coordinating input from subject matter experts, and ensuring all requirements are fully addressed. This role involves drafting, reviewing, and refining bid content; managing compliance with tender and grant specifications; and maintaining consistent messaging and quality across all documentation. The Bid Manager will oversee bid processes, track progress against deadlines, and facilitate internal reviews and approvals to deliver timely, accurate, and compelling submissions. The role also includes continuous improvement of bid methodologies and templates, and collaboration with project managers, technical writers, and designers to produce professional, persuasive proposals.

Qualifications
Candidates should possess strong skills in Bid Preparation and Bid Writing to develop clear, compelling, and compliant responses.Candidates should possess effective Bid Management and Proposal Management skills to oversee end-to-end bid lifecycles and coordinate stakeholders.Candidates should possess solid knowledge of Bid Processes to manage timelines, compliance checks, and submission protocols.Relevant experience in managing tenders, grants, or complex proposals, ideally within consulting or professional services environments.Excellent written communication, attention to detail, and ability to synthesize complex information into concise, persuasive content.Strong organizational and project management capabilities, including handling multiple bids simultaneously and meeting strict deadlines.Proficiency with common office and collaboration tools Microsoft Office, shared document platform and comfort working in structured processes.APMP certification or similar proposal management qualification is highly desirable; a degree in business, communications, or a related field is beneficial.