Senior Proposal & Solution Manager

TL;DR

Senior Proposal & Solution Manager: Leading and coordinating the development of complex technical proposals, business cases, and documentation for government clients with an accent on translating intricate technical architectures into clear business value propositions. Focus on managing cross-functional contributions, ensuring compliance with procurement standards, and continuous process improvement for high-quality deliverables.

Location: Partially Remote in Hoofddorp, North Holland, Netherlands. Requires a Dutch passport holder and eligibility for VGB-B security clearance.

Company

hirify.global designs, builds, manages, and modernizes mission-critical technology systems for Fortune 100 clients worldwide.

What you will do

• Lead proposal development for RFPs, business cases, and technical documentation from qualification through submission.
• Translate complex technical architectures into compelling business value for government decision-makers.
• Manage and coordinate contributions from pre-sales, solution architecture, and delivery teams.
• Write high-quality deliverables (RFP responses, business cases, project plans) and conduct peer-reviews.
• Support sales by understanding government procurement cycles and tailoring messaging.
• Continuously improve the proposal process by refining templates and promoting best practices.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in IT consulting, technical solution design, and proposal development, with a proven track record in government tenders.
• Hands-on expertise with IT infrastructure (datacenter, networking, workplace, storage) and/or cyber resilience, business continuity, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical solutions into business value for government stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and SharePoint.
• Solid knowledge of key compliance and security frameworks (NIS2, ISO/IEC 27000 family, CIS Standards, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, BIO).
• Ability to work within government procurement and compliance environments; experience with ABDO, ABRO and FMN frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch (spoken and written) and strong command of English.
• Dutch passport holder and eligible for VGB-B security clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience in business case development and product adoption strategies.
• Knowledge of communications strategy, messaging, and thought leadership.
• Demonstrated strength in project management methodologies (e.g. Prince2, PMI, Agile).
• Exposure to solution design and solution architecture.
• Familiarity with design thinking methods and scalability considerations.
• Professional certifications such as ITIL, TOGAF, CISSP, or Prince2.

Culture & Benefits

• Join the hirify.global Consultant Profession, working with other consultants, architects, and subject matter experts.
• Unlimited opportunities with unmatched support through investment in your learning, training, and career growth.
• Cultivate a growth mindset, customer focus, and open, inclusive work environment.
• Access to industry-best learning programs and certifications (Microsoft, Google, Amazon).
• Benefits that give choice and support well-being through life's journey.
• Company-wide volunteering and giving platform.