Bid Manager

TL;DR

Bid Manager (Public Sector): Leading and coordinating end-to-end bid activities for complex, high-value opportunities within the Belgian and European public sector with an accent on compliance, competitive proposals, and stakeholder coordination. Focus on managing the full bid lifecycle, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving alignment across multiple workstreams.

Location: Flexibly based in Brussels, Zaventem, or Leuven, with teleworking/home office options in Belgium and Luxembourg.

Company

Arηs Group, Part of Accenture, specializes in the management of complex public sector IT projects, including systems integration, informatics and analytics, solution implementation, and program management.

What you will do

• Manage public procurement procedures for Belgian and EU (semi-)public sector clients, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Drive bid governance, communication, and alignment across multiple workstreams, managing the full bid lifecycle.
• Analyze tender requirements to create win strategies and value propositions in collaboration with the "Deal team".
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Sales, Delivery, and Solution Architecture.
• Contribute to pre- and post-sales activities, such as opportunity identification and win/loss reviews.
• Continuously improve bid management processes and promote knowledge sharing within the organization.

Requirements

• University degree in IT, Business, Procurement (or a related discipline) or equal through professional experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Bid Management, Proposal Management, Procurement, or comparable roles.
• Mandatory professional experience in projects or public tenders for the Belgian and/or Dutch (semi-)public sector and/or EU Institutions.
• Native or C2-level proficiency in Dutch and C2-level proficiency in English is a must. Active knowledge of French (minimum B1 level) and/or any additional European language is a plus.
• Ability to clearly articulate recommendations and positions in senior management discussions.
• Proactive, flexible mindset with the ability to work independently and under pressure.

Nice to have

• Experience in sales support, deal shaping, pipeline management, negotiation fundamentals, and financial modelling.
• Familiarity with Professional Services environments (such as outsourcing, system integration, or consulting).
• Understanding of current/emerging technology trends, including AI, Cloud, and Security.
• Experience managing large, complex, multi-million-euro bids with multiple workstreams and international stakeholders.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive and attractive salary package.
• Comprehensive health insurance plan from day one.
• Convenient meal allowance provided through a ticket restaurant card.
• Take part in impactful projects that make a difference at both the national and European level.
• Continue to grow with us through in-house training sessions and a wide range of online learning opportunities.
• Join a collaborative culture where achievements are celebrated together.