Senior Proposal Manager - Lead High-Value Proposals

Elior; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider in Pittsburgh is hiring a Proposal Manager to lead proposal development and strengthen client partnerships. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in proposal management and is well-versed in project management and collaboration. Responsibilities include managing the proposal lifecycle, developing timelines, and producing polished, client-focused proposals. This position offers a salary range of $65,000 to $80,000 annually, along with growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in proposal management, proposal writing, or related roles.
• Experience supporting RFP responses or client proposal submissions.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full proposal lifecycle for high-value opportunities.
• Create and manage detailed proposal timelines and project plans.
• Write, edit, and tailor proposal content to align with each opportunity.
• Format and design proposal documents using Adobe InDesign and Acrobat.

Skills

Proposal management

RFP responses

Proposal writing

Bid management

Marketing coordination

Project management

Collaboration

Storytelling

Strong writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Marketing, Journalism

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading food service provider in Pittsburgh is hiring a Proposal Manager to lead proposal development and strengthen client partnerships. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in proposal management and is well-versed in project management and collaboration. Responsibilities include managing the proposal lifecycle, developing timelines, and producing polished, client-focused proposals. This position offers a salary range of $65,000 to $80,000 annually, along with growth opportunities in a supportive environment.