Proposal Manager - High level bids - Engineering Solutions - Hardware/Software

Proposal Manager - High level bids - Engineering Solutions - Hardware/Software

Job Summary:
Responsible for preparation and production of proposals. Works closely with the Bid Manager, and other Bids and Proposals Team members by providing support for proposal production. Functionally supervises volumes leads and authors of all proposal deliverables for compliant, compelling, and on-time delivery. The position will interface with functional departments providing technical input to the proposal to ensure a comprehensive and compliant solution. This position typically works under general supervision and direction. Incumbents of this position will regularly exercise discretionary and substantial decision-making authority.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implements proposal development process based on the Shipley model.
• Leads coordination of proposal effort in conjunction with the Bid Manager.
• Leads proposal research and development in conjunction with the Bid Manager.
• Leads proposal assembly and production.
• Leads in developing proposal outlines and schedules, and in maintaining master proposal schedule.
• Maintains a database of proposal information on the network.
• Analyses Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements
• Documents, publishes and follows-up on action items from proposal meetings.
• Compiles and coordinates proposal information requirements from all participating departments.
• Participates in reviewing, writing and editing of proposal documents.
• Maintains productive relationships with business areas and associated engineering personnel to ensure efficient proposal development efforts.
• Coordinates with proposal writers, document specialists, graphics artists and corporate reproductions in support of proposal preparation activities.
• Prepares all supporting proposal development documentation (outline, team assignments, proposal management plan, schedule, kick-off meeting materials, storyboard templates, writing plans, etc.) and facilitates all colour reviews (pink, red and gold).
• Supports the Bid Manager in the management of the Bid SharePoint site and information flow.
• Ensures proposal development conforms to ISO procedures, including interface with other functional departments.
• Develops and assists with opportunity specific proposal strategy and approach.
• Conducts status reviews with Bid team (in conjunction with the Bid Manager) to identify and record required actions to produce proposals on schedule.
• Monitors proposal development performance against schedules and reports status to Bid Manager.
• Coordinates with business development, programme management and associated engineering personnel during the proposal development process.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Degree in business, marketing, engineering plus a minimum of six years' relevant experience managing proposals in a multi-disciplined organisation.
• APMP Certification desirable
• Exceptional organisational and Microsoft office skills required.
• Must have working knowledge of various computer software packages used for development of database, graphics and text files.
• Ability to analyse and understand requests for proposals, write and edit technical materials.