Lead Proposal Manager

Fiserv•Alpharetta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Lead Proposal Manager, you will collaborate with the deal team, including sales, proposal personnel, SMEs, and executive leadership, to complete and respond to various RFPs for merchants, financial institutions, and government entities. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, content development, project and process management, and editorial review of proposal-specific responses, including tailoring executive summaries, cover letters, and other proposal-specific responses for the overall proposal submission. Additionally, you will manage ad hoc assignments such as updating existing content database information and maintaining a consistent brand through the creation and use of templates, presentation materials, graphics, and supporting tools. This is a fast-paced environment with many competing proposals in process, so you must be able to work independently and collaboratively from the outset.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in a fast-paced proposal environment in financial services/payment processing or similar field, responding to merchant, government and financial institutions RFPs.
Ability to understand and articulate client’s business requirements into a cohesive, persuasive final product.
Exemplary organizational skills, including accuracy and timeliness, with the ability to manage multiple activities and meet established goals in a deadline-driven environment.
Advanced Microsoft Office Suite (for example, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Professional experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, English, Communications, Journalism, Mass Media or a related field
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Proficient with Responsive (formerly RFPIO) or similar proposal automation software tools
Proficient in Shipley processes and standards
Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Certification

Responsibilities

Perform a detailed analysis of RFPs, prepare compliance matrices, outlines, and schedules in accordance with RFP and Proposal Operations guidelines.
Manage multiple, concurrent complex proposal efforts and teams simultaneously.
Identify, organize, and coordinate proposal resources, ensuring the completion of all assignments, reviewing all work, and adhering to internal quality control measures.
Develop original, customized content that reflects the approach and bolsters the Fiserv advantages.
Lead proposal teams in discussions on proposal win themes, value propositions, and other strategic messages.
Write detailed responses that convey the solution capabilities and advantages in language and concepts easily understood by others, with proper grammar and mechanics, and editing/revising skills.