Bid Manager New

Why SoftwareOne?

SoftwareOne is a global provider of software and cloud solutions. With a presence in over 70 countries and more than 12,000 professionals, we help organizations optimize software investments, modernize applications, and unlock the value of cloud, data, and AI.

Our people are at the core of everything we do. We enable collaboration across borders, continuous learning, and opportunities to grow in a fast-evolving technology landscape. Whether your focus is on technology, customer success, or business operations, your ideas matter, and your contributions make a difference.

Join a global team where you can build your skills, work with leading technologies, and make a real impact for our customers.

The role

Do you thrive on driving end-to-end bid and proposal processes, ensuring every submission is compelling, compliant, and delivered on time?

Are you motivated by the challenge of coordinating diverse stakeholders, shaping winning strategies, and leading high-profile pursuits in a global organization?

Practical Information:  Location: Helsinki, Finland | Work Arrangement: Hybrid | Reports to: Director of Public Sector & Services Sales | Visa Requirements: Valid working visa for Finland | Language Requirements: Full proficiency in English and Finnish, written and verbal

As our new Bid Manager, you will lead and orchestrate the end-to-end bid and proposal process, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and competitive submissions are delivered on time. Working closely with sales and cross-functional teams, you will bring together the right stakeholders, drive governance and decision-making, and keep strategic pursuits on track from qualification through submission. By shaping winning bid strategies and managing complex opportunities, you will play a key role in helping SoftwareOne secure new business and accelerate growth.

Key Responsibilities

Drive the end-to-end bid and proposal lifecycle, ensuring timely, compliant, and high-quality submissions.

Develop and drive winning bid strategies that maximize the likelihood of securing new business opportunities.

Coordinate and align cross-functional stakeholders, including Sales, Delivery, Legal, Finance, and Technology teams.

Manage bid governance, timelines, reviews, approvals, and submission requirements throughout the process.

Partner closely with Sales to support customer pursuits while maintaining ownership of the bid process.

Contribute directly to the success of strategic and high-profile customer opportunities across a global organization.

Foster collaboration and effective communication across diverse teams to deliver compelling and competitive proposals.

What we need to see from you

Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead complex bid processes from planning through submission.

Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes.

Able to perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining accuracy.

Knowledge of public sector procurement processes and framework agreements.

Experience working in international and matrix organizations, collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

Familiarity with CRM, proposal management, and collaboration tools.

What we offer

Upskilling opportunities through certifications and training

Regular social and team events in a collaborative, supportive culture

A communal environment with a strong focus on teamwork

Independence and autonomy in how you approach your work

Well-being support through ePassi (lunch, sport, culture, commute, health, etc.) and gym access

Additional benefits including health insurance and contributions to internet and phone costs

Job Function

Sales

Accommodations

SoftwareOne welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process, email us at reasonable.accommodations@softwareone.com.

Please include the role for which you are applying and your country location. Someone from our organization that is not part of the decision-making process will be in touch to discuss your specific needs and we will make every effort to accommodate you. Any information shared will be stored securely and treated in the strictest of confidence in line with GDPR.

At SoftwareOne, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Additionally, we encourage experienced individuals that have taken an intentional career break and are now prepared to return to work to explore our SOAR program.