Lead identification and proactively identify and source RFP opportunities that are aligned with business growth goals
Lead the proposal lifecycle and manage all RFP activities from initial receipt through final submission, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables
Orchestrate response teams to effectively coordinate contributions from cross-functional teams (Sales, Solution Consulting, Product, Strategy, IT Security, Marketing etc.) to develop winning responses
Develop response strategies and lead the response team alignment calls
Conduct discussions to define scope, understand customer needs, identify key differentiators, and guide the team on assignments and timeline
Craft compelling content by transforming complex information into persuasive written content, clearly articulating value proposition and differentiation
Drive efficiency and quality
Draft response deliverables, manage project workflows, and conduct thorough quality checks to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance
Contribute to continuous improvement by managing the content management library to maintain the accuracy of proposal templates and the answer library
Manage multiple priorities and effectively handle a workload that includes multiple proposal assignments and other projects, consistently meeting deadlines
Ensure professional presentation
Format, proofread, and edit all proposal deliverables for accuracy, clarity, and a polished appearance
Plan, assign, and evaluate the work of staff, provide guidance and coaching, establish individual goals and objectives, monitor volume, workflow and quality, manage performance to include conducting performance appraisals, partner with Human Resources to resolve employment related issues
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent experience
10 or more years combined commercial banking/financial services and related industry experience
10 or more years of Request For Proposal (RFP) process management experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and RFP Mgmt tools (i.e.Loopio/Qvidian)
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines
Proven track record in managing complex RFPs and proposals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
medical plans with prescription drug coverage
flexible spending account or health savings account depending on the medical plan chosen
dental and vision insurance
life insurance
401(k) program with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
paid time off programs including holiday pay and paid volunteer time
disability insurance coverage and maternity and parental leave
adoption assistance
educational assistance
robust wellness program with financial incentives
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
RFP process managementproject managementproposal writingcontent managementquality assurance