Senior Lead, Proposal Management and Writing

We are looking for a German or Italian speaking Bid manager and writer to join our Proposals team. In this role, you will manage and write bids for markets across EMEA from start to finish, working cross-functionally with Government Affairs, Operations, and other business units as needed. You should have experience with public procurement and tender processes. You need to be a strategic thinker who understands the priorities of local municipalities and can communicate how Lime can contribute to city success.

This position is remote with requirement to reside in Rome, Italy to maintain effective collaboration across teams. Travel may be required occasionally.

What You’ll Do

Lead end-to-end bid management, including kickoff, timeline creation, resource alignment, application development, and submission

Write clear, compelling, and creative content for RFPs, RFIs, administrative permits, and other public procurement processes, often on tight deadlines. Own the review and revision cycle.

Drive the development of key themes, narrative, and messaging to ensure that proposals are competitive and resonate with local audiences, in collaboration with our graphic designer and content manager

Analyze proposal document packages from cities, identifying key priorities, criteria, eligibility, and scoring

Gather insights and build competitive strategies through productive partnerships with our local operations and policy teams as well as a wide range of other cross-functional partners, spread across several countries and time zones

Build on our established best practices, toolkits, and content library in collaboration with the other proposal team members

Travel to our most important markets on an as-needed basis to strategize and plan for upcoming projects with pre-tender workshops, consultants, and brainstorms with local teams

About You

5+ years of relevant experience, preferably with a focus on content writing and project management

Experience with reading and analyzing regulations, bid documents, and/or city planning documents within the German or Italian market

Excellent German or Italian writing skills, with a love for the written word. You have a knack for resonating with a target audience, whether it’s executive leadership, elected officials, community organizations, or local government staff

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with a process-oriented mindset

Strong cross-functional collaborator with confident interpersonal and influencing skills; comfortable working across time zones and with sound judgment on when to elevate issues

Calm under pressure, with a track record of adapting to shifting priorities while producing error-free deliverables

Bachelor’s degree required, with an advanced degree preferred

Public or private sector experience in procurement is a plus

Fluent English skills and native German or Italian language writing skills

The base salary range listed reflects what Lime reasonably expects to offer for this role, with the final base salary determined by objective factors such as the candidate’s location. For roles based in Italy, compensation will also be determined in accordance with the applicable Commercio - Confcommercio, including the relevant classification level and any applicable minimum compensation requirements. Depending on the position, the total compensation package may also include discretionary annual performance bonus opportunities and equity, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Lime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to building and developing a team that reflects a wider range of backgrounds, abilities, identities, and experiences. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please email recruiting-operations for assistance.

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