Proposal Manager III

About the role

The Proposal Manager III leads and manages the full lifecycle of proposal development, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, driving cross-functional collaboration, managing schedules and resources, and delivering high-quality, competitive proposals on time.

Responsibilities

• Manage the proposal development process, including planning, organizing, and coordinating efforts across various departments to meet proposal deadlines
• Liaise with the Sales Team to collect opportunity information and conduct bid/no-bid meetings to allow wider business to determine whether to pursue an opportunity
• Collaborate with other department groups within the company and third parties to find the best product and service solutions to satisfy customer requirements
• Determine proposal response strategy with Sales and Product Management
• Cook up and lead reviews with Senior Leadership to gain approval to submit the proposal
• Apply technical and sales knowledge in direct support to customers and internal sales force while maintaining a positive message
• Clearly and concisely communicate technical and commercial information to senior leadership
• Analyze past proposals and gather feedback to improve future submissions
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in proposal management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, or Engineering
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline
• OR (9) nine years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree
• OR (3) three years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters Degree

Skills

• Technical and sales knowledge
• Strategic thinking and communication skills
• Project management and organizational skills
• Collaboration and stakeholder management

Benefits

• Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA)
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave