This position reports into the Strategic Proposal Center (SPC).
The SPC LATAM engages directly with HP's sales teams, providing leadership for proposal development efforts in a dynamic, high performance environment.
**Proposal Manager**
Support the LATAM sales organization by independently managing moderate to high complexity customer Request for Proposal responses; develop / deliver world-class proposals to major accounts through effective development of multiple proposals in a high performance environment; take ownership and responsibility for the process, ensuring the final proposal follows HP's operational goals and guidelines; effectively position HP products and services to drive sales; focus on a high degree of accuracy and compliancy; contribute to enhancing internal relationships, information tools, infrastructure and processes; achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.
The Proposal Manager's work is primarily done in a reactive environment, and he / she is required to manage multiple RFPs/RFIs simultaneously, often with fast turnaround times.
**The Proposal Manager's responsibilities include**:
1. overall proposal deliverable - end to end
2. proposal project and content management
3. analyze customer RFP/requirements documents and develop proposal schedules and outlines/templates to control proposal development
4. facilitating proposal strategy, win themes & strategic business writing
6. process and quality control
7. consistency and quality of messaging
8. ensure compliance with customer's requirements and deadlines
**Qualifications**
Education and Experience Required
- First level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree preferred
- Over 3 years of experience in proposal development (or related discipline) with demonstrated track record of success and progression of responsibilities
**Knowledge and Skills Required**
- Project management and leadership skills
- Strong collaboration, team-building and motivation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills; able to build relationships at all levels and across organizations
- Experience with both private and public sector processes