BID & PROPOSAL MANAGER - VOIS at Vodafone United States

Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bid Management, Proposal Management, Commercial Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Telecoms Knowledge, Project Management, Analytical Skills, Team Leadership, Negotiation Skills, Data-Driven Approach, Influencing Skills, Virtual Team Management, Innovation, Governance, Compliance

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Who we are VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation. As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability. We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal. VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture About this Role We are seeking a seasoned Bid & Proposal Manager to lead a high-performing team responsible for delivering strategic, commercially sound proposals across Vodafone's global markets. This role is pivotal in shaping Vodafone's global proposal strategy, managing a centre of excellence, and driving impactful outcomes on complex, high-value opportunities. The successful candidate will be a recognised expert in bid management, pricing, and contracting, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage large-scale virtual teams across geographies. What you will do Lead an end-to-end Bid Management and Proposal & Content team supporting Vodafone markets. Develop and implement negotiation and proposal strategies using industry best practices. Engage with internal and external customers, including C-level stakeholders, to progress opportunities. Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across pre-sales and delivery functions. Manage partner dependencies and ensure accountability across solution and commercial requirements. Drive innovation in commercial and operational paradigms to maintain market-leading offers. Oversee governance and compliance across all team activities. Contribute to the wider Business VOIS commercial development and growth strategy. Who you are A proven leader with over 10 years' experience, including people management accountability, in Commercial, Project Management, Sales or Operations within global corporate environments. Skilled in managing complex multinational opportunities and virtual teams. Strong analytical mindset with a data-driven approach. Certified in Project Management and knowledgeable in proposal management best practices (e.g., Shipley, APMP). Exceptional communicator with influencing and engagement skills. Experienced in working with blue-chip customers and senior internal stakeholders. Adept at identifying and mitigating risks, with a deep understanding of telecoms and IT market trends. Not a perfect fit? Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best. What's in it for you Opportunity to lead a global centre of excellence and shape Vodafone's proposal strategy. Exposure to high-value deals with a total contract value exceeding €3 billion. Direct influence on Vodafone's commercial success and customer experience. Work with diverse teams across multiple time zones and geographies. Engage with senior stakeholders and contribute to strategic decision-making. What skills you will learn Advanced bid and proposal management techniques. Strategic commercial planning and stakeholder engagement. Cross-functional leadership in a global, matrixed environment. Risk management and governance in high-stakes commercial settings. Innovation in telecoms commercial operations and customer-centric solutioning. VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background. Join Us At Vodafone, we're working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together. With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference. Alert Apply for Vodafone jobs only through the official Vodafone Careers website to avoid job scams and fraud. #JDEnhancedByTARA Follow us on social media and #StayConnected LinkedIn Facebook Instagram You can also chat with our employees to learn more about our projects: Click here

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Responsibilities

Lead a high-performing team responsible for delivering strategic proposals across Vodafone's global markets. Develop and implement negotiation and proposal strategies while engaging with internal and external customers.