Proposal Manager

About the Role We are seeking a highly analytical and driven Proposal Manager (3–5 years of experience) to lead, manage, and oversee our end-to-end proposal submission process. This role emphasizes commercial and financial acumen and requires coordinating cross-functional inputs to produce high-quality, winning proposals for both public and private sector tenders. What You'll Do

• End-to-End Bid Management: Manage and coordinate all aspects of the proposal process, including responding to RFPs, RFIs, and customer quotes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with various internal teams (Sales, Finance, Legal, and Engineering) to gather necessary inputs and ensure proposals accurately reflect our company's capabilities.
• Opportunity & Risk Analysis: Analyze potential opportunities and customer needs to evaluate commercial viability and strategic fit. Conduct deep-dive assessments of deal risks and prepare robust mitigation plans with relevant stakeholders.
• Financial Modeling & P&L: Prepare comprehensive deal P&Ls and analyze pricing models to strike the perfect balance between a highly competitive, winning bid and optimal business profitability.
• Project Management: Develop detailed proposal plans, drafts, and schedules while ensuring all strict deadlines are met.
• Executive Presentation: Present proposal strategies, commercial details, and risk profiles to senior management for approval.
• Quality & Compliance: Review, edit, and finalize proposal documents to ensure the highest quality, compliance with tender requirements, and alignment with our technical solutions and company policies.
• Continuous Improvement: Conduct post-submission debriefs and incorporate lessons learned into future proposals. Develop and implement proposal management procedures and best practices.
• Knowledge Management: Maintain and update a comprehensive database of proposals, historical data, and related documents for future reference using internal collaboration tools. What We're Looking For
• 3–5 years of proven experience as a Proposal Manager, Bid Manager, or a similar role.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering and Management, or a related field.
• Financial Acumen: Strong financial and analytical skills, with practical experience in deal pricing, P&L creation, and commercial risk assessment.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite—specifically Advanced Excel (financial modeling, formulas, data analysis)—as well as Word, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace. Ability to quickly adapt to various proprietary internal software and collaboration tools.
• Project Management: Excellent project management, multitasking, and organizational skills, with a proven ability to work independently and handle multiple proposals simultaneously under tight deadline pressure.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, teamwork abilities, and a strategic-thinking mindset with a deep understanding of bid processes and proposal development.
• Resilience: Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight, unforgiving deadlines.