Aztec Group

Strategic Bid Manager I

Aztec Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Southampton • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Play a crucial role in driving successful bid submissions for the organisation
  • Collaborate with and manage stakeholders across functions and jurisdictions to craft compelling, winning proposals
  • Ensure effective management of the end-to-end bid process
  • Run a detailed qualification process for each opportunity
  • Undertake thorough relationship mapping exercises for each opportunity, and create action plans to develop the relationships as required
  • Establish strong win themes and value proposition and ensure these are woven throughout all content and deliverables
  • Coordinate and manage the Aztec response to tender processes; provide project management from opportunity identification through to a win/loss decision
  • Develop detailed project plans outlining bid timelines, tasks, and dependencies
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams, providing clear direction and ensuring timely execution of tasks from opportunity identification stage right through to delivery
  • Create tailored material as needed, for each stage of a bidding process including proposals and pitch decks
  • Co-ordinate rehearsals, and provide feedback, in preparation for formal presentations
  • Identify and assess potential risks associated with bids, and help to develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact
  • Lead the creation of compelling and tailored proposals, ensuring alignment with client requirements and showcasing Aztec’s strengths

Requirements

  • Proven track record in co-ordinating and winning complex bids
  • Project and Bid management skills and / or qualification desired with demonstrated success in project management
  • People management experience would be advantageous
  • Experience working with delivery teams in the US would be advantageous
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to build strong relationships across the business
  • Excellent organisation skills and the ability to run several projects in tandem
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high quality work within short timeframes
  • Ability to coach, develop and motivate direct and indirect teams in person and virtually to drive success
  • Self-driven, enthusiastic, and proactive with the ability to work with stakeholders from all levels of the business
  • Commercially astute
  • Advanced MS Office experience (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required
  • Experience within a financial services organisation would be advantageous, but not essential
Benefits
  • Aztec will provide the training, both in-house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development
  • Support your career growth with an ambitious vision for further growth
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementbid managementrelationship mappingrisk assessmentproposal creationcontent developmenttender processesaction planningqualification processwin/loss analysis
Soft Skills
communication skillspeople managementorganizational skillsattention to detailcoachingmotivationself-drivenenthusiasmproactivityrelationship building