State Bid Manager - Adoptions, Bids, and Proposals

Curriculum Associates•US MA Remote, MA

5d•$69,250 - $118,250•Onsite

About The Position

The State Bid Manager’s primary responsibility is to create project plans and schedules for state adoptions of Curriculum Associates math, science and ELA instructional materials, keep work on track by coordinating with other teams and making sure deadlines are met, and submit timely, high quality, compliant bids to the state. The successful applicant for this role will have the knowledge and experience to develop new organizational systems, create clear process documents, and train and support team members in the systems and processes.

Requirements

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills are essential
Demonstrated effectiveness working cross-functionally and collaborating with a broad spectrum of stakeholders
Results oriented – able to complete projects in a timely manner to a high standard to drive outcomes
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines by effectively prioritizing tasks and adapting to shifting needs
Creative thinking and approaches to problem-solving
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and well organized
Proficiency in leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity and streamline workflows
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in educational publishing, preferably working with an Adoptions or RFP team at a K-12 publisher
Expertise with project management software and processes
Experience managing crossfunctional work across large diverse teams

Responsibilities

Manage the full lifecycle of state bid submissions for instructional materials adoptions
Design and implement new organizational systems to streamline adoption processes and information sharing, and improve efficiency across projects
Build project plans for state instructional materials bid submission
Identify potential risks that could impact the delivery of business objectives and develop strategies to mitigate these risks
Collaborate with the Adoptions team to ensure bid submission project plans meet all state requirements and timeline
Run weekly cross-functional status meetings for assigned projects, distribute agendas, publish minutes, and track action items
Track and maintain a log of the team’s correspondence with state departments of education
Produce, print, bind, and ship state bid submissions
Ensure consistency and accuracy in all technical and proposal content
Support the Adoptions Team and cross-functional teams as needed with schedules for state requirements such as standards correlations, criteria documents, and rubric completion
Perform other relevant duties, as assigned