Senior Proposal Manager — Lead High-Impact Proposals (Remote)

Alight Solutions; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alight Solutions is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to drive strategic proposals from opportunity through final submission. You will guide cross-functional teams, align with client needs, and craft compelling, customized content that strengthens Alight’s competitive position.

This role requires leading multiple high-stakes projects, exceptional writing and editing skills, and the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of proposal management experience, ideally in the benefits industry.
• Demonstrate ability to lead multiple high stakes projects simultaneously.
• Possess exceptional writing, editing, and persuasive communication skills.
• Be an influential leader, collaborator, and detail detail oriented under strict deadlines.
• Possess advanced proficiency with MS Office (SharePoint, Word, Excel), Adobe Acrobat, and RFP/proposal software.
• Able to synthesize complex information and tailor messaging for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the complete proposal lifecycle, from initial opportunity assessment to final submission of the most complex, must win proposals.
• Developing and maintain detailed project schedules and document all client requirements.
• Assigning, communicating, and tracking responsibilities across cross-functional teams.
• Ensuring every proposal strictly adheres to compliance standards and RFP instructions.
• Identifying risks early and implement solutions to maintain timelines and proposal quality.
• Shaping proposal strategy, messaging, and structure to highlight Alight’s value.
• Customizing standard content to align with each client’s goals and unique needs.
• Drafting or refining executive summaries and technical sections to ensure clarity and accuracy.
• Partnering with sales, legal, finance, product, and SMEs to gather and synthesize inputs.
• Collaborating with graphics teams to ensure visuals and messaging are aligned and impactful.
• Mentoring junior proposal team members as needed to support quality and consistency.

Skills

Proposal management

Leadership

Writing & editing

Stakeholder collaboration

MS Office

SharePoint

Excel

Word

Adobe Acrobat

RFP software

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

RFP software

Job description

Alight Solutions is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to drive strategic proposals from opportunity through final submission. You will guide cross-functional teams, align with client needs, and craft compelling, customized content that strengthens Alight’s competitive position.

This role requires leading multiple high-stakes projects, exceptional writing and editing skills, and the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences.