Senior Proposal Manager

Your role

• Review all client documents prior to a kick-off meeting and produce an opportunity summary sheet for the wider team to review.
• Oversee the delivery of all aspects of the bid process from strategy, pre-tender preparation, expression of interest (EOI), PQQ, ITT and feedback.
• Plan and manage a bid from the outset to closure whilst remaining up to date on all client changes to requirements through tender clarifications, so that we remain compliant.
• Promote the use of AtkinsRéalis' win work tools and remain up to date on new tools added to the global Win Work Hub.
• Work closely with technical managers, authors and all other members of the bid team, so that a compelling bid submission is submitted to each client.
• Create and manage SharePoint sites and MS Teams sites for bid activities.
• Provide leadership, management and facilitation of the development of strategic bids, win themes, answer planning, storyboarding, bid writing / editing, and bid reviews.
• Ensure compliance with AtkinsRéalis' procedures and the adoption of best practice.
• Manage the production of high-quality proposals and other collateral so that the AtkinsRéalis message and brand is promoted.
• Acts as the point of escalation for bid teams.
• Be prepared to challenge and manage resistance positively.
• Ensure that appropriate bid governance and bid review processes are followed.
• Proactive involvement in the development and implementation of initiatives to improve the quality and cost effectiveness, system compliance and success of bids.
• Develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, helping to grow individual and team credibility and demonstrating the value that the win work team provides.
• Manage the production of the bid submission, so that it is in keeping with AtkinsRéalis' corporate guidelines.