Job description
Role summary:
NTT DATA is seeking a seasoned Proposal Advisor to lead high-value, complex proposal initiatives that are critical to the company's strategic growth.
As a Proposal Advisor, you will also play a pivotal role in mentoring proposal professionals across grades, contributing to the evolution of proposal standards, and championing continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage high-complexity, high-value pursuits, including multi-tower, multi-region, or strategic deals with executive visibility.
- Own the end-to-end proposal lifecycle, including strategic planning, stakeholder alignment, and delivery of compliant, compelling, and client-focused responses.
- Define and drive the proposal strategy in collaboration with Sales, Solution, Delivery, and Executive Leadership, ensuring alignment with client priorities and win themes.
- Establish and manage detailed proposal schedules, governance structures, and communication plans to ensure clarity, accountability, and timely execution across all workstreams.
Requirements and skills:
- 12+ years of experience in Bid/Proposal Management in IT infra tower
- Advanced MS Word skills and proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel etc.)
- Good knowledge of GenAI and AI-augmented proposal management tools.
- Subject Matter Expertise in proposal and RFP best practices.
- Confidently analyze complex proposal requirements.
- Lead multiple projects and coordinate deadlines.
- Write and communicate clearly and persuasively.
- Use proposal management tools expertly.
- Guide teams with strategic insight across regions.
Good to have:
- APMP Practitioner certification.
- Experience leading strategic pursuits with executive visibility.
- Strong understanding of competitive intelligence and win strategy development.
