Responds to RFQ/RFP releases and other calls for proposals;
Drives proposal development individually and manages proposal stakeholder teams to ensure proposals meet all customer requirements;
Prepares and assists in submission of proposals to include review and compliance, outlining, and follow-through on compliant and timely proposal submission with appropriate approvals;
Organizes and leads bid review meetings, including bid/no bid, and ensures winning strategies are established and clearly conveyed in the submission as required (competitive bids)
Provides direction for the preparation of the technical, management, and cost inputs to achieve a response in line with the RFP requirements and bid strategy
Leads and organizes ongoing proposal meetings to identify and resolve problems and share information
Leads the assembly and production of a complete submission which meets all RFP requirements
Leads or participates in kick-off meetings; oversees team's effort through the writing process; oversees proposal reviews; obtains management and corporate approvals; and follows through on compliant and timely proposal submission
Manages multiple bids and proposals with dynamic priorities
Leads or supports process improvement initiatives

University degree in Engineering, Business Management, Finance, or equivalent experience
Experience in project management is mandatory, with a minimum of 7-10 years related experience.
Strong knowledge of Aviation/Aerospace market and customer base is mandatory
Proficient in Microsoft Office business applications
Proficient in ERP (SAP), MS Dynamics CRM, or equivalents is desired but not mandatory
Strong skills in planning, problem solving, critical thinking, analysis, and research
Excellent written and oral communication
Team leadership skills and experience and proven ability to work within a team; an active listener, collaborative, forward leaning, and influential
Balanced business perspective
Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadline requirements with minimal supervision
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; with a focus on team leadership

Proposal Manager

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