Business Development Manager

Atishay Limited · Maharashtra, India

Location: Mumbai

Department: Business Development - Government & PSU Vertical

Experience: 6-10 years in bid management for IT / e-governance projects

ROLE SUMMARY

We are seeking a bid management and business development professional to drive the end-to-end tendering lifecycle for government and PSU IT projects - from opportunity identification through proposal submission, negotiation, and award. The role demands sharp analytical ability, strong government liaisoning skills, and precision in techno-commercial documentation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and screen RFPs, RFQs, EOIs, and tender advertisements across government portals, publications, and other sources on a daily basis.

• Conduct thorough analysis of tender documents to assess eligibility, scope, and fit for suitable projects.

• Prepare techno-commercial bids in line with customer formats, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Draft RFP, RFQ, EOI, and SOP documents as per client requirements.

• Coordinate with internal teams to compile and finalise all bid documentation for timely physical / online submission.

• Attend pre-bid meetings, analyse pre-bid responses, and manage clarifications with concerned departments.

• Manage EMD, Bank Guarantees, and Performance Security - including preparation, submission, and refund follow-ups.

• Handle vendor registration (online and offline), pricing coordination, and negotiation.

• Support cost and price calculation, and highlight project risks and opportunities to management.

• Maintain and update the credential file, and prepare monthly bid analysis reports (submitted vs. successful).

• Build and sustain relationships with government officials and partner companies throughout the bid cycle.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA / PGDM (Finance, International Business, or related) or equivalent.

• 6-10 years of experience in bid management / business development for IT or e-governance projects.

• Proven knowledge of the government tendering process, reverse auction & bidding, and IT procurement / implementation.

• Strong command of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); working knowledge of SharePoint and basic SQL is a plus.

• Excellent written communication and documentation skills.

PREFERRED (ADVANTAGE)

• International work experience or exposure to overseas / multi-country tenders and clients - considered a strong advantage.

• PRINCE2 / PMP or equivalent project management certification.

• Experience with large multi-year government programs (health, networking, data centre, telecom infrastructure, etc.).

KEY COMPETENCIES

Analytical thinking Attention to detail Stakeholder liaisoning Negotiation Deadline discipline Team collaboration