Senior Proposal Strategy Lead for Complex Bids

Cella by Randstad Digital; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

APMP/PMP certification

Health insurance

401K plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Cella by Randstad Digital in Duluth, GA seeks an experienced Senior Proposals Leader to own the end-to-end lifecycle of complex, high-value bids within the infrastructure technology sector. You will mentor a growing team, shape winning themes, and collaborate across legal, product, and sales to drive business growth.

The role demands 10+ years leading cross-functional proposal teams, expert-level writing and storytelling, and strong executive communication. APMP/PMP certification is a bonus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading cross-functional proposal teams on complex, high-value bids.
• Expert-level proposal writing, editing, storytelling, and executive-level communication skills.
• Proven ability to drive strategic thinking, risk analysis, and cross-functional leadership without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, submission, and review of complex, high-value sales proposals, including RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, product, and sales to develop competitive win themes and differentiate the brand.
• Own the entire proposal lifecycle from initial receipt through delivery, ensuring strict compliance and quality control.
• Facilitate red and gold team reviews while driving ongoing communication around strategy, milestones, and deadlines.
• Manage the approved content database and implement continuous improvements to proposal tools and automation.
• Mentor proposal team members and lead presentation coordination for crucial business pursuits.

Skills

Proposal leadership

Executive communication

Storytelling

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

Cella by Randstad Digital in Duluth, GA seeks an experienced Senior Proposals Leader to own the end-to-end lifecycle of complex, high-value bids within the infrastructure technology sector. You will mentor a growing team, shape winning themes, and collaborate across legal, product, and sales to drive business growth.

The role demands 10+ years leading cross-functional proposal teams, expert-level writing and storytelling, and strong executive communication. APMP/PMP certification is a bonus.