Join Mannaz as Bid and Partnerships Manager – Lead Strategic Bids, Drive Business Growth, and Build Strong Partnerships!

Are you an experienced bid project manager with a keen eye for detail and a passion for excellence? Do you thrive in a dynamic, international environment and excel at creating outstanding professional services proposals in both English and Danish? Do you shine when building and maintaining relationships? If so, you might be a great fit for our team at Mannaz and we would love to hear form you.

About the Role

As our Bid & Partnerships Manager, you’ll take ownership of our Consulting proposal process and play a key role in driving business growth also across Mannaz business units. You’ll be the linchpin for collaboration, working closely with assigned bid teams across Mannaz to ensure we consistently deliver winning bids that align with our business goals.

We’re already in a good place; we have done some benchmarking, and we know that our win rates are competitive, so you’re not expected to work miracles. This role is about bringing professionalism, structure and efficiency to our processes. We want to make winning easier.

As an experienced bid leader, you will appreciate this work is a mix of concentrated short bursts of intense activity and proactive and long-term efforts positioning Mannaz the right places to be invited in for bids. And also fundraising for larger projects. Alongside the bid manager role, you will also be responsible for building and managing our global partnerships and alliances and leading our network of global associates.

Key responsibilities:

• Bid Management: Oversee and manage the entire proposal lifecycle, from identifying opportunities to submitting polished, high-quality bids in English, Danish and Swedish. Ensure all bids meet our high standards of excellence. Proactively seek fundraising opportunities.
• Partnerships & Global Alliances: Build and manage key partnerships, expanding our reach and opportunities to operate at scale.
• Associate Network Management: Expand, lead and manage our associate network, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
• Content Repurposing: Leverage existing bid materials to enhance efficiency while maintaining a sharp focus on quality and customization.
• Commercial Insight: Identify upsell opportunities and proactively drive growth across our markets.
• Collaboration & Team Leadership: Foster strong relationships with people, be a true team player developing and delivering together with colleagues in Mannaz. Bringing out the best in them to deliver world-class bids aligned with our offerings and customer needs.

Your experience and personal skills:

• Experienced Bid Manager: Proven skills as a Bid Manager in an international professional services environment.
• Expert Project Manager: Highly organized with a proven track record of managing complex projects in a structured manner. Able to handle multiple deadlines without compromising on quality.
• Relentless Focus on Winning: Ambitious, competitive, and constantly looking for ways to win.
• Excellent Writing & Editorial Skills: Native-level fluency in both English and Danish is essential. A sharp editorial eye, able to transform good content into great content.
• Action-Oriented: Proactive and productive self-starter with a reputation for getting things done efficiently. Doesn’t wait to be asked.
• Relationship Builder: Superb at forming strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including sales teams.
• Commercial Acumen: skilled at identifying commercial opportunities with a strong focus on achieving tangible results.
• Knowledge of Leadership Learning Journeys: Experienced in a professional services firm offering similar services, specifically leadership and professional skills development.

What We Offer:

• International Scope: Exposure to multiple markets including Denmark, Sweden, the UK and Internationally.
• Impact: A critical leadership position that directly contributes to the growth and success of Mannaz.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside talented consultants and learning experts who are passionate about what they do.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to grow within a dynamic organization.
• Meaning Make a difference contributing to our purpose; to move what matters, everyday

If you’re ready to take on a pivotal role with significant responsibility and the opportunity to shape the future of Mannaz and Move What Matters, we’d love to hear from you!

In case of questions and if you have any access requirements in order for you to submit an application please contact Marianne Bondo Nielsen, HR Manager at [email protected] or Stuart Turnbull, Senior Vice President at [email protected]

Why Mannaz?

The Potential is People.

Mannaz is an international consultancy and learning services firm serving both the public and private sectors. We are here to Move What Matters and we are growing.

Our clients strive to deliver sustainable solutions in competitive markets. We help their people develop the mindsets that will ensure impact.

As a part of our growth strategy, we expect you to co-create and actively explore and participate in the synergy that emerges in cross-border cooperation.

Come and join our team of professional and committed colleagues and become part of an organisation with a reputation for market-leading organisation development solutions.

Get to know us:

Website: www.mannaz.com

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