Proposal Manager

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with Commercial, Project, Engineering, and Marketing teams to understand customer requirements and develop proposals that meet these needs.
• Manage, develop, write, and edit technical content for proposals in a clear, persuasive, and concise  manner. This may include executive summaries, detailed technical solutions and descriptions, project plans, resumes, past performance references and case studies, and scope of work  documents.
• Assist in the creation of  proposal win themes and strategies in close collaboration with the Commercial team and ensure these themes and associated messaging are included in the proposal documents.
• Ensure proposals are compliant  with RFP and customer requirements, including formatting, page limits, and  submission deadlines, and align with the company's technical and commercial standards.
• Review and analyze proposal requests to determine the appropriate content and format for each proposal.
• Coordinate proposal reviews and ensure feedback is incorporated into final proposal documents.
• Manage multiple proposals and writing assignments simultaneously, ensuring each is delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Participate in proposal development meetings, providing technical expertise and input as needed.
• Manage proposal production,  including printing, binding, and shipping proposals as needed.
• Develop and maintain a repository of templates, standard language, product collateral, exhibits, and other data resources to create high-quality and accurate responses to proposals and other documents needed.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in technical writing and documentation.
• May prepare custom response content for complex unique inquiries or other Company needs as required.
• May assist in the development of marketing materials on an as needed basis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Technical Writing, Communications, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in proposals/project management, engineering, technical writing and/or proposal development. 
• Experience in the LNG, industrial gas, and/or oil & gas industry is a plus.
• Expert in written communication skills, including editing and proofreading, with the ability to articulate and discuss technical and commercial aspects of the business.
• High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously, with minimum supervision, delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Expert in proposal development best practices and processes, including RFP analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, or similar proposal software tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal stakeholders across all levels within the Company, supporting team and company goals.
• Demonstrated self-starter and with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to meet aggressive deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure and follow through on tasks.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
• Willingness to travel as required.