Proposal Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Proposal Manager based in the United States.

As a Proposal Manager, you will lead complex, high-impact proposal initiatives, overseeing the entire RFx lifecycle from initial requirements analysis to final submission. You will play a pivotal role in developing compelling, compliant, and strategically aligned proposals that support business growth, client retention, and new partnership opportunities. Working closely with sales, solution architecture, pricing, delivery, and subject matter experts, you will coordinate cross-functional contributions and ensure every submission meets client expectations and deadlines.

You will transform complex service offerings into clear, persuasive, and customer-focused narratives that highlight business value and competitive differentiation. The role also involves optimizing proposal technology, maintaining a high-quality content repository, and leveraging approved AI tools to improve efficiency and content quality. This fully remote opportunity is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys driving continuous improvement.

• Manage the end-to-end proposal lifecycle:
  Lead RFx initiatives, including requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for information (RFIs), and related bid opportunities, from kickoff and requirements analysis through drafting, reviews, approvals, and final submission.
• Coordinate complex proposal projects:
  Establish timelines, manage workflows, organize review cycles, assign subject matter expert responsibilities, and oversee multiple overlapping opportunities while meeting demanding deadlines.
• Ensure compliance and submission quality:
  Interpret client and procurement requirements, manage response instructions and scope, and verify that all submissions are complete, accurate, compliant, and delivered on time.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders:
  Partner with sales and account leaders, solution architects, pricing managers, delivery teams, and subject matter experts across functions and geographies to gather information and maintain progress.
• Drive stakeholder alignment and decision‑making:
  Facilitate discussions, consolidate feedback, resolve conflicting inputs, and exercise sound judgment when prioritizing contributions or challenging recommendations under tight timelines.
• Develop persuasive proposal content:
  Write, edit, synthesize, and refine complex information into clear, compelling, audience‑appropriate narratives that communicate service capabilities, business value, and competitive advantages.
• Oversee document quality assurance:
  Review and proofread proposal packages for accuracy, consistency, clarity, persuasiveness, brand alignment, and solution integrity before submission.
• Support strategic and global bids:
  Manage high‑visibility, time‑sensitive proposal opportunities across multiple regions while maintaining responsiveness, attention to detail, and consistent quality.
• Maintain and optimize proposal knowledge resources:
  Use Responsive RFx response software to manage the content repository, including approved responses, templates, case studies, supporting evidence, reusable content, metadata, and naming conventions.
• Leverage AI‑enabled proposal tools:
  Use approved AI functionality to identify outdated, incomplete, missing, or underperforming content and coordinate updates with the relevant subject matter experts.
• Refine AI‑generated content:
  Ensure AI‑assisted materials are accurate, natural, human‑centered, and aligned with the appropriate brand voice, audience, tone, and level of nuance.
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