Proposal Manager

General Information

Req #

WD00100526

Career area:

Sales Support

Country/Region:

United States of America

State:

North Carolina

City:

Morrisville

Date:

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Working time:

Full-time

Additional Locations:

United States of America

Why Work at Lenovo

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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 our StoryHub.

Description and Requirements

Lenovo’s North America Proposal Team is looking for a Proposal Manager to work collaboratively with Lenovo Corporate Sales and Contracts professionals.

This person will be responsible for the timely submission of responsive, high-quality, competitive proposals aligned with customer requirements and objectives. The Proposal Manager will manage a medium to high workload in terms of number of proposals and proposal complexity.

Responsibilities

Reviews, analyzes, and shreds customer request/procurement documents (e.g., RFP, RFI, etc.) to identify key information and requirements, create rough draft proposal documents, and communicate requirements and assignments to the full proposal team.
Coordinates cross-functional stakeholders including sales teams, pre-award contracts manager, and subject matter experts (SMEs) during the proposal development process to develop win strategies, identify key differentiators, and develop compliant, customer-focused proposals.
Manages and coordinates proposal schedule, resources, documents, and deliverables for timely submission of the proposal.
Writes proposal content as required for major proposal sections, including planning, drafting, revising, editing, and incorporating comments and suggestions. Proposal sections may include corporate overview, past performance, resumes, and executive summaries as needed.
Collaborates with SMEs to develop and edit content by translating complex design and technical concepts into easily understandable narratives for the customer.
Proofreads all proposal content ensuring compliance with customer requirements, readability, grammar and spelling, Lenovo branding, and win theme/differentiator message consistency and clarity. Also provides feedback to SMEs on their proposal content as needed.
Submits/assembles the final proposal, primarily in electronic copy document format, but occasionally in hard copy format.
Assists NA proposal team members in maintaining and updating internal proposal content repository, including updates to templates.
Stays informed regarding proposal and technical industry best practices, trends, and changes in general proposal/contracting standards to continuously improve proposal development processes and outcomes.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, English, or related field
2-5 years of experience in proposal management, proposal writing, or marketing communications

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent writing and proofreading skills, with a strong command of grammar, punctuation, and style
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
High attention to detail and adherence to firm deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Dynamics) – graphic design and/or desktop publishing experience is an advantage
APMP or Shipley certification, project management certification, or willingness to acquire relevant certification
Familiarity with proposal management software and tools
Experience working in the IT industry

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.

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