Proposal Manager

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Appian Corporation Full time

Here at Appian, our core values of Respect, Work to Impact, Ambition, and Constructive Dissent & Resolution define who we are.

In short, this means we constantly seek to understand the best for our customers, we go beyond completion in our work, we strive for excellence with intensity, and we embrace candid communication.

These values guide our actions and shape our culture every day. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team that's dedicated to accomplishing hard things.


An Appian Proposal Manager supports the worldwide sales organisation in the coordination, development, and delivery of responses to prospect or customer solicitation requests for proposals (or similar documents).

Further, as a valued proposal-team member, you will provide guidance to the various Appian writing teams regarding persuasive writing and proposal best practices, contribute to the creation and management of boilerplate/reusable material, and assist in regular updates and maintenance of proposal collateral across internal content
- and knowledge-management repositories.

To be successful in this role, you need:

  • To manage the development, production, and delivery of compliant, professional proposals within customer-defined timeframes

This includes:

  • Reviewing customer solicitations and producing response templates, qualifications/requirements matrices, and additional required documents;
  • Leading the development of and providing guidance around writing and response strategies, as well as proposal best practices and organisational standard operating procedures;
  • Coordinating, reviewing, and editing of input from a variety of departmental stakeholders (e.g. sales, technical, implementation, legal);
  • Leading and participating in content and compliance reviews while incorporating new information and updates; and
  • Formatting and production/assembly of final responses
  • To participate in and lead proposal team strategy and continuing education initiatives
  • To create and maintain reusable content and collateral
  • To assist in the onboarding and mentoring of newer/junior team members
  • To spearhead additional content or strategic projects, as needed

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree (writing intensive fields preferred)
  • 3+ years of direct proposal development experience
  • Possess a thorough understanding of the proposalmanagement process
  • Selfmotivated with the ability to balance priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate across multiple departments within the organisation with mínimal supervision
  • Exceptional writing, editing, document formatting, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • High level of proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite required
  • Proficiency with Google Suite preferred
  • Experience working for multinational companies or across geographical regions is preferred

Tools and Resource

  • Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through departmentspecific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
  • Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
  • Community: We'll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employeeled affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

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