Senior Proposal Manager II-Priority Pursuits

GHD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Proposal Manager II to lead complex, enterprise‑level pursuits across regions, mentoring staff and guiding strategic bids with executive visibility. The role requires coordinating cross‑functional teams from capture to interview, ensuring timely, high‑quality proposals.

The successful candidate will drive advanced strategy discussions, manage diverse contributor groups, and support marquee pursuits with significant strategic importance, while mentoring junior leaders to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with 10+ years leading complex, high‑value proposal efforts.
• Experience mentoring proposal staff and influencing winning work strategy expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional proposal efforts from positioning through submission and interview.
• Drive advanced strategy discussions, capture integration, reviews, and interview planning.
• Manage complex contributor groups and specialized proposal resources.
• Support marquee pursuits with executive visibility and high strategic importance.
• Provide mentorship to Senior Proposal Manager I staff.

Skills

Proposal leadership

Mentoring

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Power BI

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Job description

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a new Proposal Manager II, to lead complex business/enterprise-level, cross‑region, or executive‑visibility pursuits and provide mentorship and strategic leadership across the proposal function.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead business/enterprise-level, cross‑functional proposal efforts from positioning through submission and interview.
• Drive advanced strategy discussions, capture integration, reviews, and interview planning.
• Manage complex contributor groups and specialized proposal resources.
• Support marquee pursuits with executive visibility and high strategic importance.
• Provide mentorship to Senior Proposal Manager I staff to support development.

Competencies and Behaviors

• Leads confidently through complexity, ambiguity, and compressed timelines.
• Demonstrates executive presence, strategic influence, and advanced proposal judgment.
• Models leadership behaviors that support collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Builds credibility with senior stakeholders and contributes to high‑stakes pursuit strategy.
• Drives best practices, innovation, and market‑focused thinking across complex pursuits.
• Communicates effectively and actively listens.

Key Performance Indicators

• ≥ 95% on‑time completion of assigned proposal tasks and deliverables.
• Supports 100% on‑time submission for assigned proposals.
• Leads highly competitive, business/enterprise‑level proposals with strong strategic alignment and quality.
• Mentor proposal leaders and contributes to best practices and market‑focused content.
• Maintains strong executive‑level collaboration and proposal team effectiveness.
• Responds to team requests within same business day (≤ 24 hours).
• 60‑70% usage of automated proposal platform.

Skills

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud (including InDesign), and tools such as Salesforce or Power BI.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred. 10+ years of experience leading complex, high‑value proposal efforts from capture/strategy planning through interview, preferably in an A/E/C or professional services environment. Extensive experience mentoring proposal staff and influencing winning work strategy is expected.

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.