MAKE STRATEGY A REALITY | ACCELERATE YOUR GROWTH | CHOOSE YOUR PATH
As the world&39s leading change and transformation consultancy we&39re helping businesses move from strategy to reality by taking a pragmatic and practical approach to build solutions that last.
We&39re seeking a US Strategic Proposal Lead in our Atlanta GA office to help us take vision to value and create lasting impact.
SUMMARY
Lead the proposal development process from start to finish verify client requirements are met collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft value messaging and quality proposal content manage timelines and resources effectively and ensure final submissions are compelling compliant and delivered on time with support from a proposal manager or director.
YOU WILL
Organizing and Managing Proposal Efforts Lead the proposal process from the initial decision to pursue an opportunity through to final delivery of the proposal and orals presentations where applicable.
RFP Analysis and Proposal Structuring Analyze the Request for Proposal RFP and other client documents develop proposal outlinestemplates establish compliance guidelines and manage team content assignments.
Compliance Management Ensure all document and portal requirements are met resolve any conflicts within the RFP and interpret RFP language as needed.
Strategic Collaboration Work with business development and sales teams to lead development of proposal response strategies identify key differentiators and facilitate the creation of winning themes.
Team Leadership Lead a proposal team coordinate task assignments and responsibilities with the account team and ensure all team members understand their roles in the proposal process.
Content Oversight Oversee the development of proposal content to ensure it is compelling accurate and aligns with the client&39s needs.
Writing and Editing Write and edit sections of the proposal ensuring clarity and consistency throughout the document.
Progress Monitoring Establish routine cadence calls to monitor progress and make necessary adjustments to meet deadlines.
Proposal Review Management Schedule prep for and organize proposal reviews facilitate the proposal review process and lead retrospectives following submission.
Production and Delivery Coordination Coordinate production and delivery plans to meet client requirements and ensure timely final proposal delivery.
IDEALLY WE&39D LIKE
Project management skills with the ability to lead or manage teams
Analytical and strategic thinking skills
Creativity and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and verbalwritten English language communications skills
Proposal writingediting skills
Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft tools Teams Sharepoint PowerPoint Word Excel CoPilot
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with business professionals
Presentation orals coaching experience
Eye for visual graphics design layouts or proposal graphics best practice
Experience utilizing AI techniques for proposal enhancement
Growth mindset to continue improving yourself the team and the broader firm
Education Bachelors degree in business English Marketing or related field or two years proposal experience in lieu of degree
Training Certifications Certified APMP Shipley or related proposal training highly desired
Years experience Minimum one to two years proposal leadership experience
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided either now or in the future for this position.North Highland is an equal opportunity employer and we adhere to all applicable laws and regulations to ensure a fair and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race color sex gender identity religion national origin age sexual orientation disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We handle all information in accordance with local privacy standards and maintain strict confidentiality.