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The Bid Manager plays a critical role within the Deal Hub, providing specialist bid and proposal management support for medium to high-value, complex opportunities. The role is accountable for leading and coordinating cross‑functional bid teams to deliver high‑quality, compliant, and compelling proposals that maximise Rackspace Technology’s chances of success. From opportunity qualification through to contract award, the Bid Manager owns the end‑to‑end bid lifecycle, applying structured bid planning, governance, and review processes. This is a highly networked role requiring strong commercial acumen, the ability to work under pressure, and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders both internally and externally. Beyond delivery, the Bid Manager acts as an ambassador for Bid Management, contributing thought leadership, embedding best practice, and supporting the ongoing development and maturity of the bid management function across Rackspace Technology.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and manage the full bid lifecycle from qualification through to contract award, ensuring clarity of scope, timelines, and responsibilities
Develop and maintain robust bid plans, coordinating all bid activities
Bring together and drive virtual, cross‑functional bid teams, ensuring effective collaboration across solution, commercial, partner, and delivery stakeholders
Manage proposition development, solution reviews, commercial inputs, partner engagement, and risk management throughout the bid process
Ensure all proposals are high quality, compliant, and aligned to Rackspace Technology’s values, brand, and ethical standards
Engage directly in customer-facing activities including clarification questions, dialogue sessions, and final presentations where required
Apply internal governance processes and provide credible input into reviews at senior management level
Act as a visible representative of the Bid Management function, promoting best practice, thought leadership, and continuous improvement
Contribute to initiatives that enhance the capability, reputation, and effectiveness of the Bid Management community across the business
Requirements:
Proven experience delivering winning bids for complex product or services-based opportunities
Strong background in bid or proposal management, with experience managing end‑to‑end bid sales cycles
Experience applying Shipley methodology (or an equivalent structured bid framework) is essential
Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and operating at management level, both internally and with customers
Sound commercial understanding, including P&L awareness and risk management
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously under tight deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a passion for proposal development and storytelling
High level of proficiency in MS Office, with experience using proposal management tools such as RFP360 and Adobe (or equivalent)
Degree educated, with a strong self‑starter mindset and problem‑solving capability
Nice to have:
Knowledge of Miller Heiman or equivalent sales methodologies is desirable
A strong interest in technology and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development