Job DescriptionThe Proposal Manager V provides senior-level leadership for complex, high-value proposal efforts across multiple business areas and product lines. This role oversees the end-to-end proposal lifecycle, shapes capture strategy in partnership with Sales and Product Management, and drives the development of competitive, compliant, and compelling proposals. The Proposal Manager V leads cross-functional teams-often including Program Management, Engineering, Product Management, Finance, Operations, and external partners-to ensure proposals align with customer requirements, corporate objectives, and long-term business strategy. This role mentors proposal staff, enhances proposal processes, and contributes to organizational growth by improving win probability and proposal effectiveness.
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities:
- Oversee multiple major proposal efforts simultaneously, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery for high-complexity or strategic opportunities
- Partner with Sales, Product Management, and Senior Leadership to guide bid/no-bid decisions, develop win themes, and shape solution positioning
- Direct cross-functional proposal teams, providing coaching, structure, and clarity on proposal requirements, compliance standards, and stakeholder responsibilities
- Lead executive reviews and approval processes, presenting strategic rationale, risks, pricing considerations, and recommendations for proposal submission
- Evaluate and improve proposal processes, incorporating lessons learned, best practices, and industry standards to raise organizational proposal maturity
- Communicate complex technical and commercial strategies clearly and succinctly to senior stakeholders, customers, and internal decision-makers
- Develop talent within the proposal function, mentoring staff, building capability, and guiding team performance to support organizational growth
QualificationsExperience:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, or Engineering
- Minimum ten (10) years of experience in people management. Minimum ten (10) years of experience in field. OR Masters Degree: Minimum eight (8) years of experience in people management. Minimum ten (10) years of experience in field.
Other benefits include: - Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
- 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
- 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
- Career Opportunity and Growth
- 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
