Proposal Manager, Senior Associate

Our story

Strada is a technology-enabled, people powered company committed to delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to organizations globally.

With a team of more than 8,000 experts, Strada blends leading-edge technology with human

ingenuity to help businesses across the globe design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 30 years to 1,400 customers in 33 countries, Strada partners with customers at every stage of their journey, to help drive their vision forward.

It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s expertise in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Strada is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

To learn more about us, pls visit Strada Global Page

JOB POSITION: Proposal Manager Senior Associate

JOB LOCATION: Work from home/Kochi - US time-zone

Key Responsibilities

The Proposal Manager Senior Associate will provide Integrated, Coordinated and Consistent Leadership on every pursuit:

·       Support Senior Pm’s on strategic and key sales opportunities.

·       Lead project management across assigned duties aligned by the lead Proposal Manager

·       Maintain company brand guidelines and best practices.

·       Develop Solution Knowledge via training packs and solution champions within the team.

Project Management

·       Support the Lead PM with the  end-to-end ownership and command of the proposal process, including implementation strategies and best practices.

·       Support the Lead PM to manage the full life cycle of the proposal response process from analysis of RFPs to final production and submission of proposals.

·       Meet proposal deadlines set by the Lead Proposal Manager

·       Support the Lead PM  in managing multiple proposal tasks with sometimes rapid turnaround deadlines.

·       Format documents throughout the sales process and suggest any non-standard questions/requirements.

·       Final production: Proofread, proposal production set up and assist with online uploads, deliverables can include email-ready files, hard copies, flash drives, or upload to online portals and print shop websites.

Proposal Development

·       Review proposal team member submittals for content and accuracy to ensure compliance to RFP requirements and will work with team members as necessary.

·       Support the Lead Proposal Manager in directing the proposal process by outlining/structuring proposal strategy and direction from proposal receipt to submission.

·       Ensure quality proposal response delivery (accurate, complete, compliant, on-time, fully meeting customer and proposal requirements)

·       Ensure timely submission of new or refreshed content into RFP Database, Loopio ( Close the Loop process)

Continuous Improvement

·       RFP Automation - Loopio – to communicate and train our stakeholders in using, participating and updating content throughout the life cycle of the opportunity using the Kick off meeting of every opportunity as a platform for change and future improvements

·       Pro-active use of Loopio, end to end in every opportunity

·       Ensure timely submission of new or refreshed content into RFP Database, Loopio

·       Attend all Strada global masterclasses to gain knowledge and refresh on Strada services and solutions. Pro-actively highlighting where improvements could be made and suggesting learning opportunities for  the team to build on their experience.

·       Be an active member of the team to look for opportunities where we can improve our process’s  

Knowledge, Skills & Technical Proficiencies

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills

. Graduate with 5 plus years experience

·       Develop Solution Knowledge and seek opportunities with SMEs to learn and improve

·       Develop personalized proposal responses in response to the client requirement and Strada

·       Develop a network of ‘Go to SME’s’ to pursue a top-quality response

·       Develop relationships with external consultants to improve the process and the way we work in the future with them.

·       Strong technical competency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; experience with CRM systems (particularly SFDC, Loopio)

·       Creativity and sound judgment in decision making—should have adaptive skills and a flexible mindset

·       Capable of mastering and reacting to the pace of the business, quick thinker and implementer with a high sense of urgency

·       Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and projects to on-time delivery

·       Two + Years’ experience in working within Sales Operations,  project Support and Proposal support

·       Knowledge of Sales or Proposal Management routines.

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options. 

By applying for a position with Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test.  You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Strada, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law.   In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Strada provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Strada.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
 

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.