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The Senior Bid Manager is an India-based role supporting UK markets, leading the planning, management and delivery of complex and business-critical bids while supporting opportunities across the wider work winning portfolio as required.
Working in partnership with business leaders, Capture Managers, Client Account Managers and technical teams, the Senior Bid Manager is responsible for ensuring bids are delivered on time, fully compliant with client requirements and aligned with agreed win strategies.
The role provides hands-on leadership throughout the bid lifecycle, coordinating multidisciplinary contributors, managing review processes and ensuring bids are client-focused, competitive and of the highest quality.
In addition to bid leadership responsibilities, the Senior Bid Manager contributes to the development of the India-based Work Winning team through coaching, mentoring, knowledge sharing and day-to-day leadership, with greater people leadership responsibilities expected as the team expands.

Bid Leadership and Management
Lead the end-to-end management and delivery of complex bids.
Ensure all submissions are compliant with client requirements and internal governance processes (including full adherence to ECP playbook for ECP and Tier 2 opportunities),.
Coordinate and motivate technical, commercial, legal, quality and work winning contributors throughout the bid lifecycle.
Lead answer planning activities and ensure clear direction is provided to contributors.
Manage content development (including writing, formatting and graphics), reviews, approvals and final submission production.
Drive quality throughout the submission process through structured review cycles and continuous challenge.
Monitor bid progress,



identify risks and dependencies, and implement mitigation actions.
Support interview preparation, presentation coaching and clarification responses where required.
Conduct lessons learned reviews and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Pursuit Strategy Support
Work with Capture Managers and business leaders to support pursuit planning and win strategy development.
Facilitate workshops focused on win themes, answer planning, reviews and lessons learned.
Help teams develop compelling value propositions and client-focused messaging.
Support commercial and technical workstreams to ensure coherent and differentiated submissions.
Maintain alignment between pursuit strategy and bid content.

Act as a senior member of the India-based Work Winning team supporting UK markets.
Coach and mentor Bid Managers, Bid Coordinators and developing work winning professionals.
Support onboarding and integration of new team members.
Support capability-building initiatives led by Associate Bid Directors and UK leadership.
Stakeholder Management and Communication
Provide clear and consistent communication on bid progress, risks and actions.
Act as a trusted work winning partner, supporting teams to achieve successful outcomes.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Engineering, or related discipline
Minimum 7 years' experience in bid management, proposal management, or related work-winning functions
Minimum 3 years' experience in a senior or lead bid management role, demonstrating hands-on leadership of complex, multi-stakeholder pursuits
Proven experience managing end-to-end bid lifecycles for business-critical opportunities, from capture through submission and post-bid activities
Demonstrated experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams across geographies, including technical, commercial, legal and quality contributors
Experience developing and implementing bid strategies, win themes and value propositions aligned with client requirements
Track record of delivering compliant, high-quality submissions within tight deadlines

Strong relationship-building skills,



with the ability to establish credibility, trust and influence stakeholders remotely across geographies, cultures and business functions.
Strong attention to detail, ensuring high standards of quality, accuracy, compliance and consistency across all deliverables.
Effective problem solver who can identify risks, anticipate challenges and implement practical solutions.
Committed to continuous improvement, seeking opportunities to enhance bid quality, team capability and pursuit outcomes.
Invested in the success and development of others, actively sharing knowledge, coaching colleagues and contributing to a positive team culture.
Strong project management discipline with the ability to coordinate complex bid activities and maintain momentum across multidisciplinary teams.
Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Work, Powerpoint and Adobe InDesign.
To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D;, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary perks, perks, flexible work options , well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, and service recognition awards.
As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it.

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