Proposal Manager

AMS; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth & development

Culture & values

ERGs

Volunteer day

Competitive pay & benefits

Job summary

AMS is seeking a Senior Bid Manager in Talent Acquisition to lead the end-to-end bid lifecycle across global regions, coordinating talent, processes, and technology to win new business.

You will develop pursuit strategies, partner with regional leaders, and leverage AI-enabled sourcing tools to deliver compelling proposals that meet client requirements and delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Talent Acquisition, or contingent workforce solutions.
• Proven end-to-end bid and pursuit management capability.
• Experience managing large-scale, multi-regional pursuits and client programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end bid lifecycle for Talent Acquisition and RPO opportunities.
• Develop and execute winning pursuit strategies for new business and account growth.
• Partner with regional leaders and SMEs to shape client solutions and value propositions.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across geographies to deliver proposals.
• Drive bid planning, governance, timelines, and submission activities.
• Create and enhance client proposals, presentations, and workshop materials.

Skills

RPO/Talent Acquisition

Bid management

Stakeholder mgmt

Recruitment tech

AI tools

Tools

CRM systems

ATS platforms

Job description

Global, inclusive and innovative - welcome to AMS, where talent connects across cultures and backgrounds to shape the future of work.

We work with leading organizations to design and deliver talent strategies that bring together people, process, data and technology, helping millions of people find meaningful work every year. Our diverse, connected community collaborates to create results for clients and opportunities for our people to learn, grow and make an impact.

At AMS, we look for people who bring more than experience, and we welcome different perspectives and ways of thinking.

https://www.weareams.com/

The Role:

What if your skills mattered more than your job title?

At AMS, we're building teams that are curious, collaborative, and committed to delivering exceptional results. We're looking for a Senior Bid Manager in Talent Acquisition who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and enjoys bringing together people, processes, and technology to win new business.

If you have a passion for leading end-to-end pursuit and bid management activities within the RPO and Talent Acquisition space, developing winning proposal strategies, and partnering with stakeholders across regions to deliver impactful solutions, while embracing innovation, recruitment technologies, and AI-driven tools, you might be exactly who we're looking for.

Join a supportive team where your expertise, leadership, and ideas will help shape transformative talent solutions for clients around the world.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead and manage the end-to-end bid lifecycle for Talent Acquisition and RPO opportunities, ensuring high-quality and timely proposal submissions.
• Develop and execute winning pursuit strategies for new business ("Land") and account growth ("Retain & Expand") opportunities.
• Partner with Regional Managing Directors (RMDs), Regional Pursuit Leads, Sales Leaders, and Subject Matter Experts to shape compelling client solutions and value propositions.
• Manage complex, multi-regional and transformational RPO pursuits, coordinating cross-functional teams across geographies.
• Drive bid planning, governance, timelines, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and submission activities throughout the pursuit process.
• Create, review, and enhance client proposals, presentations, workshop materials, and supporting collateral to maximize win rates.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business development and solution teams, providing guidance on pursuit best practices, competitive positioning, and bid strategy.
• Leverage recruitment technologies, workforce management tools, and AI-powered sourcing/recruiting platforms to strengthen solution design and proposal responses.
• Ensure all proposals accurately reflect client requirements, commercial considerations, operational capabilities, and delivery excellence.
• Facilitate pursuit workshops, bid reviews, win themes development, and executive stakeholder meetings.
• Track bid metrics, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance pursuit effectiveness and conversion rates.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of bid and pursuit professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Support business development teams in identifying growth opportunities, market trends, competitive intelligence, and client challenges.
• Maintain and enhance bid management processes, templates, content libraries, and governance standards to drive efficiency and quality.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and successful delivery of strategic talent acquisition solutions.

Skills & Requirements:

• Strong expertise in Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Talent Acquisition, or contingent workforce solutions, with a solid understanding of recruitment delivery models, workforce strategies, and client challenges.
• Proven end-to-end bid and pursuit management capability, including opportunity qualification, bid planning, proposal development, stakeholder coordination, governance, and submission management for complex opportunities.
• Experience managing large-scale, multi-regional pursuits and client programs, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and align stakeholders across geographies to deliver successful outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment technologies, workforce management platforms, and AI-powered talent acquisition tools, with the ability to articulate how technology solutions can enhance recruitment effectiveness and support winning proposals.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and commercial skills, with a track record of developing compelling client solutions, influencing senior leaders, and supporting business growth through high-quality proposals and pursuit strategies.

Why AMS?:

At AMS, we come from every walk of life - and that’s what makes us unique. Our culture is open, inclusive and built on trust. We empower our people with the flexibility and autonomy to work in ways that bring out their best. We offer career opportunities in every direction you want to explore.

We offer

• Growth and development focused on your strengths
• A team that values being Passionate, Bold, and Authentic
• Supportive communities such as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Volunteer day - you get one additional paid day off each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you
• We are committed to pay transparency and fairness. We provide competitive salaryplus applicable benefits.

This range is specific to the advertised locations and may not be applicable to other locations.

U.S Corporate:

Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Spending Accounts, Life, Disability, Voluntary Benefits, 401(k), Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Time, Paid Parental Leave, Performance Bonus

Our statement

We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage people with diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences to apply. We do not discriminate based upon age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

If you require any accommodations or have any accessibility needs, please reach out via email [e-mail] or make a member of our Talent Acquisition team aware at any time.