Bid Manager

• Do you thrive on driving end-to-end bid and proposal processes, ensuring every submission is compelling, compliant, and delivered on time?  
• Are you motivated by the challenge of coordinating diverse stakeholders, shaping winning strategies, and leading high-profile pursuits in a global organization?  

Practical Information :  
Location:  Helsinki, Finland | Work Arrangement:  Hybrid  | Reports to:  Director of Public Sector & Services Sales | Visa Requirements:  Valid working visa for Finland | Language Requirements: Full proficiency in English and Finnish , written and verbal

As our new Bid Manager , you will lead and orchestrate the end-to-end bid and proposal process, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and competitive submissions are delivered on time. Working closely with sales and cross-functional teams, you will bring together the right stakeholders, drive governance and decision-making, and keep strategic pursuits on track from qualification through submission. By shaping winning bid strategies and managing complex opportunities, you will play a key role in helping SoftwareOne secure new business and accelerate growth. 

Key Responsibilities  

• Drive the end-to-end bid and proposal lifecycle, ensuring timely, compliant, and high-quality submissions. 
• Develop and drive winning bid strategies that maximize the likelihood of securing new business opportunities.
• Coordinate and align cross-functional stakeholders, including Sales, Delivery, Legal, Finance, and Technology teams.
• Manage bid governance, timelines, reviews, approvals, and submission requirements throughout the process.
• Partner closely with Sales to support customer pursuits while maintaining ownership of the bid process.
• Contribute directly to the success of strategic and high-profile customer opportunities across a global organization.
• Foster collaboration and effective communication across diverse teams to deliver compelling and competitive proposals.