Content Manager – Proposals (Proposal Writer)

General Information

Req #

WD00064037

Career area:

Information Technology

Country/Region:

India

State:

Karnataka

City:

BANGALORE

Date:

Monday, April 22, 2024

Working time:

Full-time

Additional Locations :

• India - Karnātaka - Bangalore

• India - Karnātaka - BANGALORE

Why Work at Lenovo

We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

Lenovo is a US$62 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #217 in the Fortune Global 500, employing 77,000 people around the world, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver smarter technology for all, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company by further expanding into growth areas that fuel the advancement of ‘New IT’ technologies (client, edge, cloud, network, and intelligence) including server, storage, mobile, software, solutions, and services.

This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com , and read about the latest news via ourStoryHub (https://news.lenovo.com/) .

Description and Requirements

Responsibilities

Proposal Development

• Collaborate with the assigned Deal Engagement Manager and wider pursuit team to understand client requirements and develop a tailored proposal.

• Write clear, concise, and persuasive content that effectively communicates our company's capabilities, solutions, and value proposition.

• Customize proposal templates and boilerplate content to align with specific client needs and RFP requirements.

• Ensure that proposals are well-organized, formatted professionally, and free of errors or inconsistencies.

Research & Analysis

• Conduct research on client context, industry vertical, market trends, and competitor offerings to gather relevant information for proposal development.

• Analyze RFP documents thoroughly to identify key requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather technical details, case studies, and other supporting materials for inclusion in proposals.

Time Management & Coordination

• Manage the proposal development process from initiation to submission, coordinating inputs from various stakeholders and ensuring adherence to deadlines.

• Create and maintain proposal schedules, outlining key milestones, deliverables, and responsibilities for each team member.

• Prioritize and allocate resources effectively to meet multiple proposal deadlines simultaneously.

Quality Assurance

• Review and edit proposal content for clarity, consistency, and compliance with RFP requirements.

• Conduct thorough quality assurance checks to ensure that proposals are error-free, well-written, and visually appealing.

• Solicit feedback from internal stakeholders and incorporate revisions as needed to improve proposal quality.

Knowledge Management

• Maintain a repository of proposal content, templates, and best practices for future reference and reuse.

• Continuously update and refine proposal content based on feedback, lessons learned, and changes in market dynamics.

• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscapes to enhance proposal content and messaging.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in business, project management or a related field. MBA or equivalent is a plus.

• Proven experience in proposal writing, preferably in the IT services or technology industry.

• Experience in managing and tracking multiple time-phased activities.

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to craft persuasive and technically accurate content.

• Familiarity with proposal management software and tools.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), graphic design and/or desktop publishing an advantage.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to work as part of a global team which may require engaging across distances, cultures,

• and time zones in a matrix organizational structure.

• Familiarity with RFP processes and procurement procedures in the public and private sectors is a plus.

• APMP Practitioner Certification or possession of skill set and experience to acquire certification required.

• 6+ years of progressive sales focused business experience in the information technology sector.

Additional Locations :

• India - Karnātaka - Bangalore

• India - Karnātaka - BANGALORE

• India

• India - Karnātaka

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