Remote UK Bid & Proposal Lead

DXC Technology Company; United States; Remote; USD 94,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Velonetic is seeking a highly organized Bid and Proposal Manager to drive strategy, content creation, and governance for client proposals. This role coordinates with Sales, Delivery, and SMEs to craft compelling stories and win themes that differentiate the offering.

You will ensure consistency of messaging across documents, manage proposal production, and deliver high-quality responses on time. A strong command of English and proven proposal-writing experience are essential.

Qualifications

• A university degree or similar qualification.
• Excellent written English and good spoken English.
• Experience of several years writing commercial or proposal documents, or in a similar writing capacity.
• Experience of managing and delivering proposals within large pursuit teams, coordinating the delivery on-time of content from a number of different authors.
• A general understanding of the technicalities behind the solutions being described will be very useful. Failing this an ability to understand technical solutions rapidly and describe them accurately will be essential.

Responsibilities

• Pursuit Strategy: Supports proposal strategy development and other planning activities; determines the right proposal resource mix and engagement plan; builds relationships with Sales, Delivery, product management, legal, pricing; leads Proposal Storyboarding; facilitates and owns the Message Map; supports and guides the Sales Lead to develop the opportunity Executive Summary; ensures consistency of messaging across all proposal deliverables; provides leadership to the Bid team throughout the lifecycle.
• Proposal Development: Leads kick-off meetings, deal review forums, and working sessions; researches client organisation and its media, marketing, and approach; briefs and coaches the team on client’s hot buttons; clarifies proposal content meaning with team members to ensure consistency.
• Proposal Management: Analyzes RFx/bid requirements; oversees proposal development, content creation, design, quality reviews, and production; develops production plan; sets up file structure; ensures writers meet deadlines; uses AI tools to produce content from collateral; delivers complete proposals on time; tracks status and escalates issues; follows Velonetic templates and branding; conducts quality reviews.
• Content Creation: Collaborates with stakeholders to populate content; partners with Sales Lead for Executive Summary content; re-works pre-written content for client requirements; proofreads and edits SME content to ensure one voice; balances optimal proposal development with timely delivery; clarifies meaning with diverse team members; researches client to align messaging with client style.

Job description

Velonetic is seeking a highly organized Bid and Proposal Manager to drive strategy, content creation, and governance for client proposals. This role coordinates with Sales, Delivery, and SMEs to craft compelling stories and win themes that differentiate the offering.

You will ensure consistency of messaging across documents, manage proposal production, and deliver high-quality responses on time. A strong command of English and proven proposal-writing experience are essential.