Senior Bid Lead

NEC is a leading global software and solutions technology business. With over 120 years of innovation globally and 50+ years here in Australia, NEC has helped future-proof organisations in a dynamic and fast changing business environment, driving growth and efficiencies through smart technology solutions, manage risk, solve workforce issues and help businesses improve their customer and employee experience. Working with government agencies and private enterprises, NEC streamlines and simplifies the complex technology requirements, working in areas including health, transport, construction, manufacturing, emergency services, corrections, law enforcement and many more.

Technology & Sales Enablement is a core function of the Chief Technology Office, responsible for internal tooling, automation, integration, bid management, pricing & resource management.  Technology Enablement is focused on providing the right tools, automation & integration architecture to support our delivery teams.  Sales Enablement is focused on driving an efficient and accurate bid process through the sales lifecycle, driving increases in win rates and value for NEC Australia.

We are now seeking a Senior Bid Lead to drive the success of our bid management team.

The role will contribute at a high level to bid solution and proposal design customers and co-ordinate the contributions of Subject Matter Experts and other bid team members to the bid solution design process.  2)  Produce timely, high-quality bids which meet the objectives of the tender and are consistent with the strategy, win themes and corporate value statements.  3)  Ensure proper governance procedures are applied to the formulation and preparation of bid responses. 4) Line management of other bid management team members.

Primary Accountabilities

• Contribute at a high level to bid solution and proposal design for NEC customers. Concepts, ideas, strategies and approaches
• Co-ordinate the contributions of Subject Matter Experts to the bid solution design process. Making sure that bids are received on time. Respond appropriately and all answers are brought together in the right fashion
• Interact with Sales team to ensure bid solution and bid response content is aligned with overall sales strategy for the opportunity
• Line management of bid management team members (Bid Leads and Bid Writers)
• Produce high quality bids which meet the objectives of the tender and are consistent with NEC strategy, win themes and corporate value statements
• Ensure that proper governance processes (business risk assessment, pre order screening, pricing approval by appropriate financial delegates) are enacted as part of response preparation

Skills and Experience

• 7 - 10 years’ extensive experience in IT project management
• Extensive bid development experience
• Proven highly developed management skills
• Proven highly developed communication and interpersonal skills in consulting and negotiation with a broad range of stakeholders

At NEC, we offer an outstanding working environment and the opportunity to be part of a high performance team. We place great emphasis on our staff satisfaction and have a fantastic corporate culture and a highly responsive management team.

Please apply online now!

NEC is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.