Proposal Manager

Job description

Role summary:

NTT DATA is seeking a seasoned Proposal Advisor to lead high-value, complex proposal initiatives that are critical to the company's strategic growth.

As a Proposal Advisor, you will also play a pivotal role in mentoring proposal professionals across grades, contributing to the evolution of proposal standards, and championing continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage high-complexity, high-value pursuits, including multi-tower, multi-region, or strategic deals with executive visibility.
• Own the end-to-end proposal lifecycle, including strategic planning, stakeholder alignment, and delivery of compliant, compelling, and client-focused responses.
• Define and drive the proposal strategy in collaboration with Sales, Solution, Delivery, and Executive Leadership, ensuring alignment with client priorities and win themes.
• Establish and manage detailed proposal schedules, governance structures, and communication plans to ensure clarity, accountability, and timely execution across all workstreams.

Requirements and skills:

• 12+ years of experience in Bid/Proposal Management in IT infra tower
• Advanced MS Word skills and proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel etc.)
• Good knowledge of GenAI and AI-augmented proposal management tools.
• Subject Matter Expertise in proposal and RFP best practices.
• Confidently analyze complex proposal requirements.
• Lead multiple projects and coordinate deadlines.
• Write and communicate clearly and persuasively.
• Use proposal management tools expertly.
• Guide teams with strategic insight across regions.

Good to have:

• APMP Practitioner certification.
• Experience leading strategic pursuits with executive visibility.
• Strong understanding of competitive intelligence and win strategy development.