Proposal Manager

Employer:Brisk Business – Egypt LTD
Job Title:Proposal Manager
Location:Cairo
Category:Consultation, Project Management
Description:

Analyze and interpret solicitation documents and requirements (RFQ, RFI, RFP) to create comprehensive response templates (compliance matrix, proposal outlines, schedule)

Develop responsibility/compliance matrix with pursuit team defining roles and assignments of each resource to ensure compliant proposal

Assess level of effort for pursuits and personnel resourcing needs to effectively manage proposal development phase

Lead proposal development meetings including kickoff, milestone reviews/recovery, and lessons learned

Provide direction to pursuit team including schedule management, compliance oversight, writing instructions, and team guidance throughout the proposal development phase

Facilitate strategy and storyboarding sessions with pursuit team members and SMEs, work with writers and designers to incorporate strategy into proposal. Translate the win strategy into key themes and drive them into proposal sections through a disciplined process that articulates compelling messages with benefits statements, graphics, and proofs

Brainstorm and collaborate with graphic designers on visually persuasive technical and informational graphics

Review/author material for sections throughout proposal development phase

Perform final review of all required elements for proposal submission to confirm delivery of compliant, compelling, and comprehensive response

Develop and maintain best practices and templates, data platform, and style guides

Write proposals sections as needed

Advises writers in matters of style, syntax, and usage to improve the general quality and effectiveness of proposal writing

Exercises quality control over proposal

Coordinates and track proposal document preparation while maintaining version control

Collaborates with technical subject matter experts to capture technical information necessary to respond to technical requirements specified in solicitation documents

Helps maintain proposal knowledge management repositories

Use matrices to ensure traceability between various proposal volumes and ensure compliance with all solicitation requirements

Compiles, arranges, and formats data from various sources to prepare high quality, compliant proposal submissions

Coordinates the production, packaging and delivery of hard and softcopy proposals in accordance with RFP preparation instructions

Collaborates with teaming partners external to support of producing compliant, quality proposals

Supports business development and capture activities

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

5-7 years of continuous Proposal Manager experience

Established Win Rate of at least 40%

Advanced knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft office suite tools (MS Word, Power Point, Excel)

Demonstrated experience synthesizing data into information and have attention to detail

Possess excellent customer service skills, professional presence, and issue resolution skills

Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communications skills

Demonstrated experience interacting with senior levels of leadership effectively

Demonstrated experience handling multiple tasks concurrently and making quick decisions in a fast-paced, customer oriented, and deadline driven environment

Demonstrated experience interpreting proposal preparation instructions and developing documentation procedures

Able to multi-task; be a team player who can interact with PMs, Directors, and SMEs from diversified technical, functional, business and cultural backgrounds

Must have solid documentation and writing skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills – within core group and with internal and external clients

Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and attentive listening skills

Ability to prioritize and delegate effectively to successfully complete multiple tasks concurrently

Strong emotional intelligence and ability to work collaboratively with multiple personalities

Strong writing skills including an understanding of the elements of style and English grammar

Ability to write concise, compelling and compliant text through interviews with subject matter experts

Strong team leader who is self-motivated and has ability to work effectively with professionals from various backgrounds

Action orientated – ability to take on challenges, effective problem-solving skills to develop issue resolution

Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and meet high standards and be attentive to quality

Ability to deliver quality work and results in a strict deadline-driven environment

Languages:Arabic(Excellent), English(Excellent)
Experience:6 – 9
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