Proposal Manager II

Primary Functions

• Manage the proposal efforts for CRM clients throughout Americas.
• Lead proposal strategy discussions GNGs, and kick-off meetings for large pursuits and ensure strategic win themes are effectively incorporated throughout the proposal.
• Drive development and manage proposal team (technical leader, proposal coordinator, graphics, etc.).
• Collaborate with team in the development of various proposal sections including Management, Personnel, Executive Summaries, and/or other Volumes as assigned.
• Facilitate color reviews.
• Facilitate production and delivery of finished product, while complying with all RFP requirements.
• Manage the interview development and production process from start to finish.
• Lead and engage in project specific and client capture planning.
• Engage in the interview process to meet all client needs and align proposal themes and messaging with the knowledge collected throughout the positioning phase.
• Attend interview preparation and practice sessions; support the team with presentation skills and delivery.
• Attend client pre-proposal and debrief meetings; share lessons learned and best practices across teams.

Clients & People

• Internal proposal specialists/managers, projects managers, subject matter experts, and technical and proposal staff.
• Interact with project managers, marketing and communications groups, and drafting department.

Key Performance Indicators

• Manage the successful development of compliant, competitive, cogent, and compelling proposals through effective collaboration across teams.
• Prepare and lead consistent and efficient proposal GNGs, kick-off meetings, group status calls, ensuring activities adhere to the Strategic Win Plan.
• Ensure the high-quality content and appearance of final proposal deliverables.
• Ensure efficient communication with all team members are aligned and working cohesively towards common goals.
• Manage entire proposal development schedule allowing time for team members to provide feedback on drafts and revisions.
• Ensure visual elements are completed and integrated efficiently.