Global Bid Proposals Manager

About the Role

Join Verizon's Global Bid Management team as a Proposals Manager, where you'll play a critical role in pursuing and capturing new business. You'll oversee all proposal activities, from assigning team members to delivering well-written, competitive proposals. This role demands a broad range of skills, including project management, communication, and leadership abilities, as well as familiarity with Verizon technologies, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analysis of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to identify proposal requirements and evaluation criteria.
• Prepare comprehensive proposal outlines and compliance matrices, and establish response strategies.
• Oversee the complete proposal lifecycle, including scheduling, coordinating milestones, and allocating resources.
• Drive the creation of compelling proposal content that solves customer needs and differentiates Verizon's value proposition.
• Manage rigorous proposal review cycles and conduct quality and compliance checks.
• Develop and maintain a centralized content/knowledge library to ensure materials are up-to-date and accessible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant experience, including proposal management work experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and data management programs.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Skills

• Strong project management, communication, team building, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work under deadlines and pressure, managing complex opportunities and diverse response teams.
• Proficiency in multi-tasking and triaging priorities in a rapidly changing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing proposals to government and public sector entities.
• Ability to translate technical and functional information into compelling feature and benefit statements.
• Experience using AI tools, workflow automation, and cloud-based response management platforms.
• Proven ability to manage complex opportunities under tight deadlines and motivate diverse response teams.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role with a defined work location, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office and the remainder working from home. Scheduled weekly hours are 40.

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Matched 401(k) savings plan and paid time off, including holidays, personal days, and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and other incentives.
• Potential for premium pay, such as overtime, shift differential, and holiday pay.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $86,000.00 - $165,000.00, depending on location, skills, and experience. This is an incentive-based role with potential to earn more.