Senior Proposal Manager
Senior Proposal Manager We are seeking self-motivated, collaborative, creative/strategic thinkers and intellectually curious professionals with a strong work ethic to join our team. Our proposal management department is a revenue generator with a tremendous success record with existing and new clients. We interface and collaborate at all levels of the organization, including c-suite members as RFx is embedded in the Fiserv culture. As an influential key contributor on the team, you will partner with sales and cross-functional subject matter experts (SMEs) to expand Fiserv market share through the execution of solutions-based, value-driven proposal responses to set of questions deemed as RFXs (for example, RFI, RFP, RFQ/RFT, Questionnaires and more). What does a great Senior Proposal Manager do? As a Senior Proposal Manager, your clients will consist of financial institutions including large banks, community financial institutions, credit unions and so on. You will collaborate/interface with the deal team, including sales, proposal personnel, SMEs and executive leadership to complete different types of RFXs. You must have exceptional proposal management skills in both project management and writing. You must possess strong leadership skills and have more than five years of hands-on experience within a fast-paced proposal center environment. Your tasks will include but are not limited to content development, curation and editorial review of proposal-specific responses, including tailoring executive summaries, cover letters and other proposal-specific responses for the overall proposal submission. You must possess or quickly gain an intermediary-to-expert knowledge and understanding of the Fiserv products, platforms and solutions to effectively lead the deal team in drafting targeted client-centric submissions that bolster our strengths across the payment processing ecosystem. In addition, you will manage ad hoc independent assignments such as updating existing content database information and maintaining a consistent brand through the creation and use of templates, presentation materials, graphics and supporting tools. This is a fast-paced environment with many competing proposals in process; so, you must be able to work independently and collaboratively from the outset. Roles and Responsibilities o Provide overall management and direction of the proposal process, ensuring all defined timeframes are met o Provide strategy and management for overall RFx response content and messaging based on the client's objectives o Ensure proposal responses are compliant and in accordance with the RFx specifications and Fiserv standards and ensure quality control throughout the proposal process under tight deadlines o Work with sales and SMEs to address the RFx requirements o Develop and ensure the RFx-specific messaging and win themes are in line with the overall brand voice and language that is appropriate to the given opportunity and audience o Ensure the Fiserv messaging/themes/value propositions positioned for the deal are reflected in the proposal o Produce compelling drafts adhering to the client's pain points and requirements o Ensure the solution fits and in accordance with the requirements and the identified client-specific benefits are unique to the business value offering Education and Job-Related
Qualifications:
o Intermediary-to-Expert knowledge in Issuer/Card Services/Payments Solutions within the financial services/Fintech industry o Bachelor's degree in Finance, Marketing, English, Communications, Journalism preferred or equivalent work experience o 4
years' experience in a financial services (or similar field) fast-paced proposal environment responding to financial institutions RFXs o Experience working in a financial institution is a plus o Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Certification a plus Preferred Skills and
Experience:
o Product knowledge in financial institution's services, including Credit and Debit Solutions, Cash and Logistic, Payment Network, ATM Solutions, Card Risk Solutions (Fraud Management), Digital Solutions, Loyalty Solutions, Financial Risk Management Solutions, Enterprise Content Management Solutions and Electronic Payment Solutions required o Strong proposal writing experience in a fast-paced, high volume environment is critical; excellent verbal and written communication skills - writing original content and editing are essential functions of the job o Exemplary organizational skills, including accuracy and timeliness with the ability to work well under pressure managing multiple activities and meeting established goals in a deadline-driven environment o Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with overlapping deadlines and short lead times and maintain a high level of attention to detail, and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and follow through o Ability to interact with various levels within the organization; ability to work irregular schedule and necessary hours to meet required deadlines; must be able to work independently o Extensive working knowledge of document production using Microsoft Office products (for example, Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Professional, Visio and so on) o Salesforce.com and SharePoint experience o Proficient with RFPIO or similar proposal automation software tools o Handle rapidly changing priorities and aggressive deadlines o Ability to understand and articulate customer business requirements and develop the corresponding proposal design o Lead or contribute to projects from start to finish with minimal supervision o Detail oriented with in-depth knowledge and application of English grammar and ability to proofread all written materials including proposals presentations, and related documents o Superior follow through capabilities and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines o Conceptual and visual creative skills o Strong content planning, strategy development and management abilities o Able to maintain high level of diplomacy and adaptability with professionalism o Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with limited supervision o Communicates with all levels of the organization, from highly technical to senior-level business leaders o Ability to adapt and apply the knowledge gained from experiences of several projects In order to protect our Fiserv community, Fiserv requires all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated before their start date. Proof of vaccination will be a condition to hiring. Fiserv complies with all applicable laws regarding the reasonable accommodation of individuals with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious beliefs. This role is not eligible to be performed in Colorado
Salary Range:
$100K -- $150K
Minimum Qualification
Corporate FinanceEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Qualifications:
o Intermediary-to-Expert knowledge in Issuer/Card Services/Payments Solutions within the financial services/Fintech industry o Bachelor's degree in Finance, Marketing, English, Communications, Journalism preferred or equivalent work experience o 4
years' experience in a financial services (or similar field) fast-paced proposal environment responding to financial institutions RFXs o Experience working in a financial institution is a plus o Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Certification a plus Preferred Skills and
Experience:
o Product knowledge in financial institution's services, including Credit and Debit Solutions, Cash and Logistic, Payment Network, ATM Solutions, Card Risk Solutions (Fraud Management), Digital Solutions, Loyalty Solutions, Financial Risk Management Solutions, Enterprise Content Management Solutions and Electronic Payment Solutions required o Strong proposal writing experience in a fast-paced, high volume environment is critical; excellent verbal and written communication skills - writing original content and editing are essential functions of the job o Exemplary organizational skills, including accuracy and timeliness with the ability to work well under pressure managing multiple activities and meeting established goals in a deadline-driven environment o Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with overlapping deadlines and short lead times and maintain a high level of attention to detail, and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and follow through o Ability to interact with various levels within the organization; ability to work irregular schedule and necessary hours to meet required deadlines; must be able to work independently o Extensive working knowledge of document production using Microsoft Office products (for example, Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Professional, Visio and so on) o Salesforce.com and SharePoint experience o Proficient with RFPIO or similar proposal automation software tools o Handle rapidly changing priorities and aggressive deadlines o Ability to understand and articulate customer business requirements and develop the corresponding proposal design o Lead or contribute to projects from start to finish with minimal supervision o Detail oriented with in-depth knowledge and application of English grammar and ability to proofread all written materials including proposals presentations, and related documents o Superior follow through capabilities and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines o Conceptual and visual creative skills o Strong content planning, strategy development and management abilities o Able to maintain high level of diplomacy and adaptability with professionalism o Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with limited supervision o Communicates with all levels of the organization, from highly technical to senior-level business leaders o Ability to adapt and apply the knowledge gained from experiences of several projects In order to protect our Fiserv community, Fiserv requires all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated before their start date. Proof of vaccination will be a condition to hiring. Fiserv complies with all applicable laws regarding the reasonable accommodation of individuals with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious beliefs. This role is not eligible to be performed in Colorado
Salary Range:
$100K -- $150K
Minimum Qualification
Corporate FinanceEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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