Join Us as We Make Possibilities Happen

Every action we take as 1ACI redefines what's possible. As Innovators, we Envision possibilities. As Developers, we Build possibilities. As Leaders, we Empower possibilities.

At ACI, we're not just driving payments at the speed of change.

We're Making Possibilities Happen.

Our people are the core of our business. Our 1ACI team represents a globally diverse, passionate, and dedicated group of thousands of individuals worldwide who share a common commitment to making our customers successful by driving the future of payments. As a Senior Proposal Manager, you can help make possibilities happen.
Job Summary:
This is an individual contributor role.

Project manage the response process for Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Information (RFI), which may include bids, pricing quotations, and security/risk assessments for prospective and current customers. Manages the proposal process from initiation through delivery, including planning and directing workflows, writing and editing, and compliance with company policies and standards. Ensures a response strategy is developed that supports an overall sales strategy that addresses the customer's business/technical needs. Ensures that proposal responses meet submission deadlines in accordance with ACI's established practices.

Job Responsibilities:

• The primary accountability of the Proposal Manager is to support sales efforts via the management of the proposal process in response to a Request for Information (RFI) or Request for Proposal (RFP).
• Project management responsibilities include planning, organizing, measuring, monitoring, controlling, and overseeing projects. Manages projects with very short/compressed customer-driven timeframes. Leverages proposal management expertise to identify and recommend tactics to be used to deliver a quality proposal on time.
• As the primary interface and liaison between groups, this role coordinates departmental or cross-functional teams (e.g., sales, solution consultants, product management, customer managers, legal, IT, executive leadership) to establish project plan(s), manage assignments and deliverables, monitors content input/contributions, schedules content reviews, and manages project timelines.
• Facilitates the opportunity qualification process (bid / no-bid decisions) and ensures that the team evaluates the customer objectives (business and technical) to develop a pursuit strategy that is then articulated throughout the response.
• Serves as the subject matter lead on identified company-related topics and Q& A in the proposal.
• Writes, edits and proofreads content and documentation included in the external proposal and in the proposal content library.
• Oversees compliance of specific company policy and standards that relate to RFI and RFP activities and guides the proposal team in order to adhere to company policy and standards.
• Develops a detailed understanding of all ACI solutions and internal processes, as appropriate, for project management of proposal development.
• Leads proposal management process improvement and best practice projects.
• Identifies, develops, and produces on a regular cadence operational metrics and reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Understand and adhere to all corporate policies, including but not limited to the ACI Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience required for the job:

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience
• 5 years of experience in relevant industry sector
• 5 years of experience in proposal management
• In-depth knowledge of proposal database solution(s)
• Project Management/Project Leadership.
• Ability to respond creatively.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Excellent collaboration skills; Ability to listen, analyze, and discuss.
• Time management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Understanding of the effect of technology on business.
• Understanding of the sales cycle and customer buying motives and criteria.
• Excellent business writing and oral communication.
• Proficient in business applications such as Microsoft Office, Google, and Qvidian.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience needed for the job:

• 10+ years of proposal management experience.
• Knowledge, skills, and ability to understand ACI Worldwide solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of ACI sales processes, and internal processes and tools
• MBA desirable

Work Environment:

• Standard office environment
• Travel required, minimal, 5-10%, primarily domestic

Benefits: In return for your expertise, we offer growth, opportunity, and a competitive compensation and benefits package in a casual work environment.

Are you ready to help us transform the world of electronic payments? To learn more about ACI Worldwide, visit our website at www.aciworldwide.com Job ID (Requisition #14704)

ACI Worldwide is an AA/EEO employer in the United States, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and an EEO employer globally.

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