Proposal Manager NEW

Allentown, Pennsylvania
Stefanini North America and APAC

Position Summary

The Associate Program Manager for Proposal Management supports successful business development efforts by owning the coordination of the deliverables and deadlines associated with the proposal development process and effective RFP response. This role will report to the Director, Competitive Insights and RFP Response. This position helps ensure that RFP/RFI/Security/Compliance requests are compliant and delivered on time, while fostering collaboration across departments to align proposals with organizational strategy. Key responsibilities include managing proposal schedules, timely response completion, scheduling content reviews, and timely final submissions, while fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support the overall strategy for winning new business.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of experience in proposal management, program management or business development role.
• Project Management Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple assignments, develop timelines, and ensure projects stay on track with supervision.
• Analytical Skills: Demonstrated capability to analyze complex RFP requirements and synthesize complex information with guidance
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with diverse teams and facilitate meetings effectively.
• Organizational Skills: Meticulous organization of proposal documentation, databases, and filing systems.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with proposal management software (Loopio), GSuite of products, (Sheets, Docs, Slides), Salesforce, and other relevant tools is often required.
• Experience working in a deadline-driven, sales-first environment, with a storing sense of urgency.
• Bachelor’s Degree: A bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as business or a technical area, is preferred
• Proven ability to work effectively with executive leadership and sales organizations on client facing deliverables.