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The Proposals Senior Specialist will lead strategic proposal efforts for complex sales pursuits, requiring 6-8 years of experience in bid management. The role demands strong project management skills, advanced proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to mentor junior team members. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality proposal submissions and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Job Responsibility:
Manage multiple deals with moderate to high complexity, including large-scale, multi-tower, or global pursuits
Lead all aspects of proposal logistics, including setting up and managing collaborative workspaces, scheduling and facilitating status meetings, creating and maintaining proposal development plans, and ensuring version control and brand consistency across all deliverables
Establish and drive a clear bid calendar / proposal development plan, ensuring ownership of each deliverable is assigned, and all stakeholders are aligned on responsibilities, timelines, and quality expectations
Proactively identify and escalate risks or delays to pursuit leadership and management, offering mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery of compliant, high-quality proposals
Conduct in-depth analysis of RFx documents, identifying key client requirements, evaluation criteria, and win themes. Develop first drafts using content libraries and tailor responses to align with client priorities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Solution Architects, Consulting, Delivery, Legal, HR, and Finance to gather inputs and ensure alignment across all proposal sections
Partner with Editors and Graphic Designers to produce visually compelling and brand-compliant responses, ensuring consistency in tone, structure, and messaging
Ensure all deliverables meet internal quality standards and client-specific requirements, including formatting, compliance, and submission protocols
Lead the development of proposal and presentation materials for orals, working closely with Technical SMEs, Finance, Legal, and Sales leadership to craft persuasive narratives and visuals
Contribute to the enhancement of the proposal content library by identifying and curating high-quality, reusable content from recent submissions
Mentor junior proposal team members, providing guidance on best practices, tools, and processes
Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process gaps, recommending enhancements, and participating in proposal operations reviews
Requirements:
6-8 years of experience in Bid/Proposal Management
Advanced MS Word skills and proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel etc.)
Subject Matter Expertise in proposal and RFP best practices
Strong attention to detail and project management skills
Advanced project management skills ability to manage multiple proposals of varying complexity simultaneously
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively author proposal content and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret proposal data, identify risks, and recommend process improvements
Proficiency in proposal management tools and systems for tracking, organizing, and managing proposal activities
Strategic knowledge and leadership skills to contribute to process enhancements and lead proposal projects impacting regional operations
Strong collaboration and cross-functional coordination skills for working effectively with sales, finance, legal, delivery, and regional teams
Nice to have:
APMP Foundation or Practitioner-level certification
Experience managing proposals for large or multi-tower deals
Exposure to proposal quality audits or compliance reviews