Proposals Manager
Core
Lead the coordination, tracking, development, submission, and negotiation of customer proposals across multiple Eaton sites, serving as the central focal point throughout the proposal lifecycle.
Role type
Senior IC proposals manager
Builds
High-quality, compliant proposals for customer and U.S. Government solicitations
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Aerospace
Required skills
Proposal lifecycle management, cross-functional coordination, schedule and milestone tracking, contract compliance, stakeholder communication, risk escalation, process documentation, team mentoring, data analysis, presentation skills
Preferred skills
U.S. Government contracting knowledge, CRM or proposal system experience, manufacturing environment experience, commercial terms familiarity
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint), MS Project
Responsibilities
Receive, review, and track customer proposal requests (RFIs, RFQs, RFPs); Develop and maintain proposal schedules and status reporting; Coordinate activities across sales, engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, and contracts; Monitor progress and escalate risks; Ensure compliance with customer and internal requirements; Submit proposals and support audits; Coordinate post-submission responses and contract negotiations; Train and mentor team members; Document lessons learned and process improvements; Present status and risks to leadership.