Proposals Senior Specialist at NTT DATA

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

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Skills

Proposal Management, Project Management, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Collaboration, Content Development, Risk Management, Mentoring, Quality Assurance, Proposal Development, Cross-Functional Coordination, RFP Best Practices, MS Office Proficiency, GenAI Knowledge, Attention to Detail, Process Improvement

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Manage multiple deals with moderate to high complexity, including large-scale, multi-tower, or global pursuits. Lead all aspects of proposal logistics, including setting up and managing collaborative workspaces, scheduling and facilitating status meetings, creating and maintaining proposal development plans, and ensuring version control and brand consistency across all deliverables. Establish and drive a clear bid calendar / proposal development plan, ensuring ownership of each deliverable is assigned, and all stakeholders are aligned on responsibilities, timelines, and quality expectations. Proactively identify and escalate risks or delays to pursuit leadership and management, offering mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery of compliant, high-quality proposals. Conduct in-depth analysis of RFx documents, identifying key client requirements, evaluation criteria, and win themes. Develop first drafts using content libraries and tailor responses to align with client priorities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Solution Architects, Consulting, Delivery, Legal, HR, and Finance to gather inputs and ensure alignment across all proposal sections. Partner with Editors and Graphic Designers to produce visually compelling and brand-compliant responses, ensuring consistency in tone, structure, and messaging. Ensure all deliverables meet internal quality standards and client-specific requirements, including formatting, compliance, and submission protocols. Lead the development of proposal and presentation materials for orals, working closely with Technical SMEs, Finance, Legal, and Sales leadership to craft persuasive narratives and visuals. Contribute to the enhancement of the proposal content library by identifying and curating high-quality, reusable content from recent submissions. Mentor junior proposal team members, providing guidance on best practices, tools, and processes. Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process gaps, recommending enhancements, and participating in proposal operations reviews. 6-8 years of experience in Bid/Proposal Management. Advanced MS Word skills and proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel etc.) Subject Matter Expertise in proposal and RFP best practices. Strong attention to detail and project management skills. Advanced project management skills ability to manage multiple proposals of varying complexity simultaneously. Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively author proposal content and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret proposal data, identify risks, and recommend process improvements. Proficiency in proposal management tools and systems for tracking, organizing, and managing proposal activities. Strategic knowledge and leadership skills to contribute to process enhancements and lead proposal projects impacting regional operations. Strong collaboration and cross-functional coordination skills for working effectively with sales, finance, legal, delivery, and regional teams. APMP Foundation or Practitioner-level certification. Experience managing proposals for large or multi-tower deals. Exposure to proposal quality audits or compliance reviews. Ability to coach or mentor junior team members. Working knowledge of GenAI.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple complex deals and lead all aspects of proposal logistics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and quality in proposal deliverables.