Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred
Equivalent education and technical experience considered
Experience in technical, engineering, project management, or customer-facing roles
Strong cross-functional coordination and initiative management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Comfortable engaging with customers and stakeholders directly
Project management experience with ability to handle shifting priorities
Responsibilities
Lead complex technical and commercial bids from inquiry to contract award
Analyze customer requirements, specifications, and RFPs
Develop clear and competitive technical solution concepts
Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Product Management, and Project Management
Act as the primary technical contact during the bid phase
Identify and address technical, operational, and commercial risks
Support pricing strategies and proposal development
Present solutions to customers and stakeholders
Ensure proposals meet accuracy and alignment standards
Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Enhance bid processes and internal coordination
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
Exposure to a variety of complex technical projects
Role directly impacts company strategy and customer satisfaction
Professional development and continuous improvement focus
Chance to innovate in proposal management and technical solutions
Full Job Description
Position Summary
The Technical Bid Manager plays a critical role in leading strategic bids from initial customer inquiry through proposal development and contract award.
This role serves as the bridge between customers and internal teams - translating customer requirements into clear, feasible, and competitive technical solutions while coordinating across sales, engineering, product management, and project teams.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical and systems thinking with excellent communication, organizational, and customer-facing skills.
Key Responsibilities
Lead complex technical and commercial bids from initial inquiry through contract award
Analyze customer requirements, specifications, and RFP documentation
Develop clear, practical, and competitive technical solution concepts
Coordinate closely with Sales, Engineering, Product Management, and Project Management teams
Serve as the primary technical point of contact and coordination during the bid phase
Identify technical, operational, and commercial risks and ensure they are addressed appropriately
Support pricing strategy and proposal development activities
Present and explain solution concepts to customers and stakeholders
Ensure proposals are accurate, complete, and aligned with customer expectations and company capabilities
Manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Support continuous improvement of bid processes, documentation, and internal coordination
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field preferred
Equivalent combination of education and relevant technical experience will also be considered
Experience working in technical, systems, engineering, project management, solutions, or customer-facing technical roles
Strong ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage complex initiatives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
Comfortable interacting directly with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities effectively
Experience with transportation, rail, communications systems, software, electronics, infrastructure, or other complex technical environments is a plus
Experience with proposal management, bids, RFPs, systems integration, or technical solution development is preferred
