Bid Manager
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Supported the bid process and developed a detailed project plan to track progress.• Submitted a completed bid to an existing or prospective client, on time and within budget.• Created and managed a full project schedule from RFP release to proposal submission.• Delivered a smooth management of the entire bid process.• Developed the bid responsibility matrix, scheduled and attended kick off meetings, recorded meeting minutes, and distributed them to the teams.• Managed entire proposal process including content, timeliness, milestones, accountability and contingencies.• Researched, compiled, and analyzed project requirements, specifications, and bid packages, and summarized key findings for project team.• Promoted and maintained positive relationships with clients and project stakeholders.• Ensured compliance with deadlines, submission procedures, and deliverable requirements.• Answered all the client's questions and assured the best possible chance of success for the organization.• Got involved in every aspect of the submission and had an excellent appreciation of what the client needs and how best to articulate how their organization could provide that.• Coordinated internal resources and third parties/vendors for the execution of projects.• Managed changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.• Checked resource availability and allocation and reported to management as needed.• Co-ordinated all parties involved in the bid process to ensure everyone was aware of the level of contribution expected of them and knew when their deadlines were.• Reviewed documents prepared by others and coordinated the preparation of materials in a completed bid document.• Developed computer-based document store and reference materials.• Assisted with both preparation and management of pre-qualification, its questionnaires and invitations to tender.
