Proposal Manager

Proposal Manager Overview

• The Proposal Manager will lead strategic pursuits, guiding a marketing team to develop compelling proposals and presentations that drive business growth.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and stakeholders to align pursuit strategies with organizational objectives and ensure cross-functional coordination.
• Empowered to unleash creativity and strategic thinking to contribute significantly to the client's success and market presence.
• Support multiple business units, ensuring adherence to brand standards and delivering high-quality proposals and presentations.
• Foster a culture of excellence and contagious energy, promoting teamwork, innovation, and professional growth within the department.
• Based on-site, this role requires occasional travel and flexibility to meet project deadlines across time zones.
• Opportunity to lead and expand a marketing team, contributing hands-on to pursuit activities as needed.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives, exploring emerging technologies to enhance pursuit quality and efficiency.

Proposal Manager Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage, train, and develop a marketing team focused on strategic pursuits, ensuring their growth and performance excellence.
• Develop and oversee strategic pursuit plans, managing deliverables from inception to completion with compliance and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with pursuit leaders to improve processes and innovate solutions for enhanced quality and efficiency.
• Edit and proof content for proposals and presentations, ensuring compelling responses and adherence to brand standards.
• Maintain marketing databases and materials, including project lists and personnel resumes, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Establish and follow processes to ensure quality proposals and adherence to organizational standards.
• Coordinate across multiple offices and markets, providing leadership and hands-on support for pursuit activities.
• Support additional duties, such as managing consultants, developing award strategies, and collecting case studies.

Proposal Manager Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 5-7 years of experience in the A/E/C industry.
• Proven supervisory experience and a track record of successful pursuit/proposal development.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Comfort with AI-powered tools and curiosity for exploring emerging technologies.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and organizational skills with persuasive writing and editing capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and coordinate across time zones.
• Willingness to travel as needed and work outside normal business hours for project deadlines.
• A team player with an entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to excellence and innovation.