Job Description

Proposal Specialist Lead – Procurement and Proposal Management (PPM) | Commercial Excellence

What if you could lead a high-performing team while still diving into the details of winning proposals for global clients? As a Proposal Specialist Leadat Thomson Reuters, you'll step into a dynamic hybrid role—balancing people leadership with hands-on bid execution—to drive success across complex solicitations for law firms, corporations, and government agencies in the U.S., U.K., and Europe. You'll mentor emerging talent, shape best practices, and directly contribute to high-stakes RFPs and RFIs, all while leveraging advanced tools like Qvidian and AI-powered solutions to elevate quality, compliance, and efficiency.

Part of our integrated Procurement and Proposal Management (PPM)team, you'll operate in a collaborative, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environment where precision meets innovation. We're looking for a leader who thrives under pressure, champions continuous improvement, and is passionate about developing others—all while delivering exceptional results for our customers. If you're ready to grow your impact at the intersection of strategy, process, and people, this is your opportunity.

About the Role

In this opportunity as a Proposal Specialist Lead, you will:

• Lead and mentora team of Proposal Specialists, providing coaching, cross-training, and day-to-day support to enhance performance and professional development.
• Manage workflow and project assignments, aligning with the Manager of Proposal Resources to ensure balanced workloads and timely delivery across multiple concurrent solicitations.
• Serve as Site Leadfor the Manila-based team, fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.
• Develop and reviewcompelling, compliant responses to formal solicitations (RFPs/RFQs/RFIs), ensuring accuracy, responsiveness, and alignment with client needs.
• Collaborate cross-functionallywith Sales, Legal, Solutions Consultants, and Subject Matter Experts to gather input, lead kick-off calls, and drive consensus throughout the proposal lifecycle.
• Leverage Qvidianand other tools to efficiently retrieve, adapt, and deliver standardized content while maintaining rigorous quality control and compliance standards.
• Apply AI-driven technologiesto streamline review cycles and project management—ensuring human-in-the-loop oversight to mitigate risk and uphold integrity.
• Enhance the proposal knowledge baseby contributing to the development and refinement of reusable content and Q&A pairs in coordination with the Knowledge Manager.
• Report on proposal metricsand analyze performance data to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased win rates.

About You

You're a fit for the role of Proposal Specialist Leadif you have the following required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent).
• Minimum of three years of experience in proposal development, specifically responding to formal solicitations for corporate, government, or law firm clients.
• Demonstrated experience in coaching, mentoring, or leading team membersin a proposal or business operations environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, with strong editing capabilities and a keen eye for detail.
• Proven project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal abilities, with a track record of building effective working relationships across functions and levels.
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)and aptitude for mastering new technologies, including proposal automation platforms.
• Ability to take ownership of complex projects and deliver accurate, high-quality results on time.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process gaps and recommend improvements.
• High standards of integrity, professionalism, and discretion, particularly when handling sensitive or confidential client information.

Additional preferred qualifications include:

• Three or more years of team leadership or management experience within a proposal management function.
• Experience supporting complex or strategic solicitations requiring advanced coordination and response planning.
• Membership in a professional organization such as the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP)
• Hands-on experience with proposal management softwaresuch as Qvidian or Loopio.

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