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Advantasure, Inc.

Proposal Manager

Detroit, MI · On-site

... and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing ... Minimum five (5) years proposal writing experience required. * Comprehensive knowledge and ...

Atlas Copco Group

Proposal Manager

New Hudson, MI · On-site

Your role As a Proposal Manager, your mission is to g enerate proposals for Self-Pierce Rivet ... You will direct activities concerned with quoting and sale of our products by performing the ...

Atlas Copco

Proposal Manager

Hudson, MI · On-site

Your role As a Proposal Manager, your mission is to generate proposals for Self-Pierce Rivet ... You will direct activities concerned with quoting and sale of our products by performing the ...

Lincoln Electric

Assembly Proposal Engineer

Shelby, MI · On-site

Engineer Level I-IV. Level I: $77,000 - Level IV: $130,000) Target Bonus: 10.0 Job Summary Fori Automation is seeking an experienced Assembly Proposal Engineer reporting to the Director of Business ...

Atlas Copco

Are Your Our Next Automation Proposal Manager? As the Automation Proposal Manager, you will be ... Self-directed with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Venteon

Director of Finance

MI · On-site

Director of Finance Venteon is currently seeking an experienced Senior Level Finance Leader for a ... Develop executive-quality investment proposals that support customer purchasing decisions and third ...

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What does a director proposal do?

A Director Proposal typically oversees the end-to-end process of developing and submitting proposals in response to client requests or RFPs. This includes managing a team of proposal writers and coordinators, ensuring compliance with client requirements, and collaborating closely with sales, technical, and subject matter experts to gather necessary information. Daily tasks often involve strategic planning, reviewing and editing proposal content, setting deadlines, and tracking progress to meet tight submission schedules. The role requires balancing multiple projects at once, maintaining high standards of quality, and facilitating communication across different departments to deliver compelling proposals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the director proposal position?

To thrive as a Director Proposal, you need expertise in proposal management, business development, and excellent written communication, typically backed by a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Familiarity with proposal management software (such as Loopio or RFPIO), CRM systems, and industry-specific certifications like APMP are often required. Outstanding organizational skills, leadership abilities, and effective cross-departmental collaboration set top candidates apart. These skills are essential for producing high-quality, competitive proposals, leading teams, and securing important business opportunities.

What is a director proposal?

A Director of Proposal oversees the proposal development process for an organization, managing teams to create compelling proposals for business opportunities. They ensure compliance with client requirements, coordinate with stakeholders, and develop strategies to enhance the organization's proposal success rate. This role requires strong leadership, writing, and project management skills to deliver high-quality proposals within deadlines.

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Proposal Manager

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Detroit, MI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

189th of 304 rated insurance

Job description

IntroductionWith more than 7,000 employees, we are the largest health insurance company in Michigan. We offer an exciting work environment with a diverse group of employees. Our goal is to make health insurance easier for our members. We want to transform the industry and become a resource that people can trust.

OverviewResponsible for end-to-end ownership of RFP and RFI outcomes, including prioritization, development, review, approval, and on time submission of all proposal responses. Provides leadership and performance management for the proposal team, ensuring accountability for overall proposal quality, compliance, and deadline adherence. Oversees workload balancing, process governance, and final approvals while serving as a senior subject matter expert on complex, jumbo, and high-profile proposals.

Responsibilities

  • Provide end-to-end ownership of all project responses, ensuring proposals are accurate, compliant, strategically positioned, and submitted on time.

  • Serve as the reviewer and approver of proposal content prior to market submission, with accountability for quality, consistency, and adherence to Blue Cross template standards.

  • Oversee proposal template governance across all responses. Establishing and enforcing standardized processes, templates, review checkpoints, and quality controls.

  • Identify and mitigate risks related to compliance, accuracy, and submission readiness, escalating high risk or non-standard items as appropriate.

  • Manage workload strategy and prioritization across the proposal team, assigning and reassigning work to balance capacity, meet deadlines, and support high value or time sensitive opportunities.

  • Maintain visibility to pipeline volume and complexity to ensure sustainable execution.

  • Lead and develop a team of Proposal Writers, providing direction, coaching, and performance oversight to ensure accountability for deliverables, quality standards, and deadlines.

  • Address performance issues and supports skill development aligned to business needs.

  • Serve as subject matter expert on complex, jumbo or high-profile projects where strategic positioning is critical.

  • Partner cross functionally with Sales, Legal, Compliance, and subject matter experts to resolve issues, align messaging, and ensure proposal content meets requirements.


SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages departmental subordinate supervisors who supervise departmental employees as shown on the organizational chart.  Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit.  Also directly supervises departmental non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Public Relations, Creative Writing, Journalism, Professional and Technical Writing or related field. Master’s degree preferred.

  • Minimum five (5) years proposal writing experience required.

  • Comprehensive knowledge and experience working in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Snagit, and Proposal Tech, Adobe Pro, Responsive, and Visio.

  • Excellent analytical, decision-making, organizational, planning, verbal and written communications skills.

  • Possess tact and resourcefulness in establishing and maintaining effective internal and external working relationships.

  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail/consistency.

  • Experience with AI and prompting.

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