Job Description
Insight Global is seeking an experienced Bid Manager for a top energy technology client in Montreal, Quebec. This individual will take end-to-end ownership of complex bids, primarily supporting the Quebec market while also contributing to opportunities throughout Canada. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in bid management within the LV, MV, or HV electrical equipment space and is comfortable owning pricing, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, participating in risk discussions, and driving multiple concurrent bids from initial opportunity through submission. This is a great opportunity for an established Bid Manager who can step in with minimal ramp-up, manage 4-5 active bids at a time, and help strengthen bid management practices across a growing team.
Day-to-Day
- Take full ownership of bids, with a primary focus on Quebec while also supporting opportunities throughout Canada
- Manage approximately 4-5 active bids at a time
- Coordinate the entire bid lifecycle, including requirements, pricing, internal resources, timelines, approvals, and submission
- Develop and manage bid pricing
- Participate in risk reviews and coordinate with SMEs for deeper technical/commercial risk analysis
- Write and develop proposal content as needed
- Work cross-functionally with technical, commercial, project, and execution teams
- Manage bid cycles ranging from approximately 2-4 weeks for shorter opportunities to 4-5 months for larger or long-term service agreements
- Help strengthen the team's bid management capabilities and processes
- Role is approximately 30% proposal writing and 70% overall bid management, pricing, and coordination
Skills and Requirements
- Fluent/skilled French
- Strong,
hands-on Bid Management experience; this is not an entry-level role
- Proven experience owning bids end-to-end, rather than primarily serving as a Project Manager supporting the bid process
- Experience within LV, MV, or HV electrical equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, or similar equipment
- Experience developing and managing pricing as part of the bid process
- Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and drive bids through completion
- Comfortable managing approximately 4-5 active bids simultaneously
- Ability to support bid opportunities across Quebec and the broader Canadian market
- Experience mentoring or training team members on bid management processes
- Experience participating in commercial and/or project risk discussions
- Relevant bid, proposal, project, or commercial management certification
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to
[email protected].
📌 Bid Manager (Montreal)
🏢 Insight Global
📍 Montreal