Proposal Manager

Title: Proposal Manager

Location: Westminster, CO (80021) / Hybrid strongly preferred, remote option possible

Employment Type: 3+ Month W2 Contract (no C2C or sponsorship available)

Job Description:
Talent Groups is seeking a Proposal Manager to support an enterprise software company s Asset Lifecycle Management suite of products. You will manage the end-to-end proposal lifecycle for direct and partner-led opportunities, ensuring timely, professional, and high-quality submissions.

This role requires strong organization, excellent writing skills, and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams while producing compelling client-focused proposals. Candidates may be asked to provide example proposals or write samples during the process.

Key Responsibilities:
Manage the full proposal process from kickoff to delivery, ensuring deadlines are met
Collaborate with sales, engineering, legal, and product teams to research, write, edit, format, and review proposals and RFx responses
Follow established proposal workflows, ensuring compliance with standards and requirements
Partner with business leaders to deliver clear, well-structured proposal content
Maintain and update proposal content repositories in Loopio to support future responses
Use approved AI tools to increase efficiency in proposal development
Refine resumes, project descriptions, and boilerplate content with subject matter experts to align with branding
Track outcomes, including win ratios and key performance metrics, to assess effectiveness

Required Skills and Experience:
5 8 years of experience as a Proposal Manager
Proficiency with Loopio or similar software
Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, with proficiency in Excel and Adobe Acrobat
Formal training or certification in proposal management (APMP, Shipley, etc.)
Strong organizational and time management skills, able to manage multiple projects at once
Experience leading cross-functional teams without direct authority
Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to create persuasive documents
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, able to work independently or collaboratively under pressure
Bachelor s degree required

Preferred Skills and Experience:
Experience with government or public sector proposals
Background in software or SaaS
Experience using Salesforce or other CRM platforms
Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT or Google Gemini

Talent Groups thanks all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. We are committed to equal opportunity employment.