Senior Bid Manager

Job description

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Position Description:

At CGI, we’re redefining what’s possible in the space, defence, and intelligence sectors—driving innovation, safeguarding national interests, and delivering transformative technology that matters. As a Senior Bid Manager in our Space, Defence and Intelligence (SDI) business, you’ll lead strategic bids that shape the UK’s most critical missions. Working at the heart of complex, high-value opportunities, you’ll orchestrate talented teams to create winning solutions that demonstrate CGI’s technical excellence and strategic insight. This is a chance to make a measurable impact while developing your leadership in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of the World’s Best Employers by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

In this role, you will take ownership of major bids that define CGI’s role in critical national infrastructure and defence programmes. From capture through to final submission, you will lead cross-functional teams in crafting competitive, compliant, and compelling proposals that showcase CGI’s innovation, reliability, and strategic value. You’ll collaborate closely with the Opportunity Pursuit Leader (OPL), technical experts, and senior stakeholders to shape winning strategies that meet client objectives and strengthen CGI’s position in the market.

You will drive every aspect of the bid process—from governance and financial oversight to solution development and stakeholder engagement—ensuring our proposals deliver measurable value and excellence. Supported by a collaborative culture, you’ll be empowered to lead with creativity, accountability, and purpose as part of a team that drives real-world impact.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead & Deliver: Oversee the full bid lifecycle from opportunity identification to submission, ensuring quality and alignment with client needs.

Strategise & Influence: Define winning strategies and themes that underpin each bid, translating them into compelling deliverables.

Coordinate & Govern: Manage resources, timelines, and governance in line with CGI’s Business Engineering Management Framework (BEMF).

Engage & Collaborate: Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders, partners, and clients to align solutions with strategic goals.

Drive & Inspire: Lead multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and focus throughout the bid process.

Analyse & Adapt: Maintain awareness of market trends, competitor positioning, and emerging technologies to enhance bid success.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

To succeed, you’ll be an accomplished bid professional with a proven track record leading complex, high-value opportunities. You’ll combine strategic thinking with strong organisational and communication skills, bringing together diverse teams to deliver innovative and compliant proposals that win.

You should have:

Demonstrable experience in bid or proposal management within IT, systems integration, or defence sectors.

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams across technical, commercial, and delivery disciplines.

Strong strategic, commercial, and financial acumen with the ability to balance innovation and compliance.

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.

A collaborative, proactive mindset with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

(Desirable) Familiarity with Shipley, Miller-Heiman, or similar bid/sales methodologies.

(Desirable) Technical understanding of complex systems and solutions.

Skills:

·  Bid Management
·  Proposal Writing

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.