
Senior Bid Manager – Public Sector
NTT DATA, Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Bad Homburg • Germany
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About the role
- Independently manage and coordinate bids in the public sector (EU‑wide & national)
- Analyze tender documents (e.g., statements of work/specifications, EVB‑IT, award criteria)
- Coordinate all subject‑matter inputs and ensure a smooth bid process
- Responsible for reviews, approvals, compliance and escalation management
- Prepare presentations and actively support customer and contract negotiations
- Document the bid process and conduct win/loss reviews
Requirements
- Completed degree in business administration, law, or a comparable qualification
- At least 5 years' experience in bid management, ideally with public‑sector clients (federal, state, municipal authorities, agencies, public enterprises)
- Solid knowledge of procurement law (GWB, VgV, UVgO) and experience with EVB‑IT contracts
- Basic knowledge of contract law and the ability to work to deadlines and meet delivery dates
- Substantial experience in sales or sales‑related roles and proven experience preparing and conducting customer negotiations
- Accuracy and strong analytical skills combined with technical affinity and excellent communication skills
- Excellent MS Office skills and confident use of project management tools such as Microsoft Planner, MS Project, Jira or Confluence to manage complex bid processes
- Practical experience using AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT) to analyze tenders, structure and create bid content
- Fluent German and very good written and spoken English
- A confident manner when dealing with public‑sector clients and strong negotiation skills complete your profile
Benefits
- Structured onboarding: onboarding sessions with other new hires
- Attractive compensation package: your commitment is rewarded through a very attractive bonus model
- Hybrid working: the option, in agreement with your manager, to work from home
- Individual development: continuous upskilling through numerous external and internal training opportunities
- Authentic corporate culture: first‑name culture from interns to the CEO, short communication lines, open doors and helpful, committed colleagues
- We’ve got you covered: NTT Germany contributes to your occupational pension plan
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