Senior Proposal Manager

TL;DR

Senior Proposal Manager: Optimizing end-to-end proposal and contract management for clean battery storage solutions with an accent on proposal standardization across teams and geographies, bid strategy, and proposal compliance/risk analysis. Focus on coordinating RFP-to-contract transitions, managing complex equipment/EPC/LTSA opportunities, and ensuring customer-tailored deliverables meet technical and commercial requirements under tight deadlines.

Location: USA (TX, Houston)

Company

hirify.global delivers intelligent energy storage and optimization software and related services for renewables and storage.

What you will do

• Oversee and standardize proposal processes across multiple teams and geographies, setting frameworks, tools, and ensuring customer requirements are captured and addressed.
• Evaluate proposal process effectiveness and implement systemic improvements to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Manage and create proposals for equipment sales, turn-key EPC solutions, and LTSA services, including RFP/RFQ review and development of winning bid strategy.
• Coordinate proposal compliance and risk analysis, and manage contract documentation during negotiation through the RFP response-to-contract transition.
• Lead development of standard proposal templates (writing, proofing, editing, and graphic concepts) and maintain a repository of templates and standard resources.
• Maintain accurate opportunity records in Salesforce and coordinate as required in Sales Approval meetings.

Requirements

• Work authorization: Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment; no employer sponsorship for work visas.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 8–10 years of proposal management experience (ideally in energy storage or renewable energy), including 3–5 years of relevant contract negotiation experience and complex multi-million dollar proposal management.
• Advanced knowledge of the proposal and contract lifecycle from RFP review to submission and post-submission follow-up through contract negotiation.
• Proven bid management experience for equipment, turn-key EPC, and LTSA complex large-scale projects in an international environment; energy storage industry experience preferred.
• Strong ability to read and understand technical and commercial specifications (engineering drawings and terms & conditions), with expert attention to detail and analytical/problem-solving skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, connected culture with an ownership mindset.
• Customer-focused approach emphasizing responsiveness and continuous improvement.
• Fast-paced environment encouraging innovation and decisive action.
• Ability to travel as needed (estimated up to 25%).

Hiring process

• Application review with verification of US work authorization requirements.
• Interviews to assess proposal/bid management experience, contract negotiation capability, and ability to manage complex opportunities under deadlines.