Manager - Bid Management

Manager - Bid Management 7/22/26

About Us

Core42, a leader in AI-powered cloud and digital infrastructure, is driving transformative technology solutions globally. Leveraging advanced resources and partnerships, Core42 empowers clients to harness sovereign AI infrastructure, especially in sectors with stringent regulatory needs. With a mission to redefine digital transformation, we combine sovereign capabilities with scalable, high-performance compute infrastructure, positioning itself at the forefront of AI innovation in the Middle East and beyond.

The opportunity

Bid Manager is responsible for driving the end-to-end development and submission of high-quality, winning proposals for complex deals and RFPs. The role partners closely with sales, product, pricing, finance, and delivery teams to ensure timely, compliant, and well-governed bid submissions, while championing the adoption of AI tools and standardized content to accelerate the bid lifecycle and improve win rates.

Your Key Responsibilities

Bid Development & Deal Support

• Lead and support the development of proposals for complex deals, RFPs, and strategic partnerships from intake through to submission.
• Maximize bid quality and competitiveness to improve win rates across products and pursuits.
• Conduct and contribute to loss reviews, capturing lessons learned and feeding improvements back into the bid process.

• Ensure adherence to the Bid Plan and on-time submissions, tracking and minimizing any missed deadlines.
• Coordinate and execute all review gates, including red reviews and peer reviews, to assure quality and compliance.
• Maintain a structured, professional submission format aligned with RFP requirements.

• Develop all submissions using standardized boilerplate templates.
• Create and maintain pre-approved, reusable content aligned with the product roadmap, in coordination with product owners, product marketing, STU, and delivery leads.
• Continuously enhance proposal structure, content quality, and visual consistency.

• Drive adoption of AI tools across the bid lifecycle, from RFP intake to proposal submission.
• Pilot AI use cases, track AI agent usage in submissions, and support AI-enabled Go/No-Go decisions.

• Support Sales Planning & Enablement initiatives and contribute to the deal desk.
• Attend and contribute to enablement sessions and cross-functional planning activities.
• Other Responsibilities
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, international standards and related G42 Policies and Procedures.
• Comply with G42 Acceptable Use Policy, attend mandatory information security, privacy, business continuity and HSE trainings.
• Report information security, HSE etc. incidents or suspect incidents through G42 established incident reporting channels.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and classify and handle information as per G42 Policies and Procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in bid management, proposal development, or commercial/sales support, with demonstrated involvement in complex deals and RFPs.
• Proven track record of contributing to winning bids and improving win rates.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment (sales, product, finance, pricing, delivery).
• Familiarity with AI-enabled bid/proposal tools and digital workflows is a strong advantage.
• APMP certification or equivalent certification in Bid and Proposal management preferred.

• Strong proposal writing, editing, and content structuring skills.
• Knowledge of bid governance, review gates, and quality assurance processes.
• Proficiency with proposal tools, content libraries/boilerplates, and AI-assisted authoring.
• Understanding of pricing, commercial, and deal approval workflows.

• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance.
• Proactive, continuous-improvement mindset and openness to new technologies.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.

With a diverse team of 1,100+ employees from 68 nationalities, we foster an inclusive, innovative and collaborative environment. At Core42, we foster a culture grounded in trust, accountability and high performance. We are united by our values: Grit, where we overcome challenges with resilience and determination, Passion, which drives us to pursue excellence in everything we do, and Impact, as we aim to inspire progress and create meaningful change. Our team members thrive in an environment where each person's contributions propel us forward, and together, we commit to achieving extraordinary results.

• Competitive Salary: We offer an attractive salary package based on your skills and experience
• Yearly Bonus: In recognition of your contributions, you will receive a performance-based annual bonus
• Exclusive Discount Cards: Access special benefits with Esaad and Fazaa cards, offering discounts across a wide range of services
• Premium Family Insurance: We provide comprehensive health coverage, including dental, vision and life insurance, ensuring the well-being of you and your family
• Learning & Development: We offer access to top-tier learning platforms to help you grow in your career. Learn at your own pace with unlimited access to premium courses.