Senior Bid Manager

Location: Hybrid, Dublin, Ireland

Company

hirify.global provides professional services and consultancy support for complex technical sectors, including construction, data centres, life sciences, advanced manufacturing and infrastructure.

What you will do

• Manage the full bid lifecycle, including capture planning, tender review, win strategy, PQQ and proposal submission, interview preparation and debriefs.
• Review procurement documentation and develop bid plans, submission programmes, responsibility matrices and content plans.
• Coordinate legal, commercial, technical and regional stakeholders to align content, pricing, compliance and submission quality.
• Develop, edit and format client-focused proposal content, case studies, CVs and credentials using technical input and organisational knowledge.
• Apply AI-enabled tools, automated pricing tools and digital processes while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality and human oversight.
• Coordinate the opportunity pipeline, support junior bidding colleagues and contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Relevant degree or equivalent; APMP qualification is an advantage.
• Proven experience managing bids or proposals in a complex, deadline-driven professional services, consultancy, construction or technical environment.
• Experience supporting complex, multidisciplinary or international bids and experience in data centres, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, infrastructure or other technically complex sectors.
• Strong understanding of bid governance, pricing and compliance processes, with the ability to interpret complex tender documentation and convert requirements into actions and deliverables.
• Excellent written communication, editing, proofreading, stakeholder coordination and project management skills.
• Proficiency with CRM systems such as Salesforce and proposal tools.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign is essential, including the ability to independently design and format high-impact proposals and capability statements.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently under pressure, prioritise competing requirements, manage multiple deadlines and contributors, and collaborate across global teams and time zones.
• Commercial awareness, strong organisation, ownership, judgement and confidence working with senior and technical colleagues.

Nice to have

• APMP qualification.
• Experience within construction consultancy, including project management, cost management or project controls.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent full-time employment with a hybrid work arrangement.
• Work with experienced, culturally diverse and collaborative teams across global regions.
• Mentoring and support from industry leaders, with responsibility for career progression and involvement in business strategy.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovation, continuous improvement and the development of trusted client and team relationships.

Hiring process

• All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.