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Senior Proposal Manager

Woolpert
Location
Remote - United States
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Proposals
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s or higher-level degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, English, or a related field
  • 5 years of experience in proposal development, management, or business development support
  • Experience leading large, complex, enterprise-level proposals and advising senior leadership
  • Expert-level knowledge of proposal development, capture strategy, and RFP/RFQ/SOQ compliance
  • Ability to lead high-risk, high-value pursuits with executive visibility
  • Strong strategic, analytical, and decision-making capabilities
Nice to have
  • Experience leading proposal strategy in a professional services environment (e.g., AEC, engineering, consulting)
  • Experience advising executives on pursuit strategy and go/no-go decisions
  • Experience leading proposal teams across multiple markets, regions, or service lines
  • Experience contributing to long-term growth and market positioning strategies
  • APMP Professional Certification
What the job really is

The Senior Proposal Manager at Woolpert will lead and oversee complex, high-value proposal pursuits, providing strategic advice to executive leadership and business development teams. This role involves developing proposal strategies, managing proposal governance, and facilitating executive-level reviews, while also mentoring lower-level staff and driving process improvements. The position requires strong leadership and communication skills, along with the ability to manage competing priorities and ensure high-quality proposal submissions.

Benefits
  • Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate)
  • Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm
  • Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team
  • Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries
  • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
  • Paid sick time
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed in the posting, but a pay range is provided: $87,100 — $108,900 USD
  • Requires ability to work overtime to meet deadlines
  • Position is remote but requires existing work authorization in the U.S.
  • No mention of specific tools or technologies beyond Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
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Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
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