Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions. **About the Proposal Manager Role** In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the proposal development process—from kickoff through submission—across a range of opportunities, including small-scale letter proposals and highly complex, strategic bids. You will serve as a key contributor in shaping compelling, customer-focused proposals in response to RFPs and RFQs, with a strong emphasis on technical accuracy. The Proposal Manager will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, engineering, project management, legal, and other internal stakeholders and SMEs, to ensure every proposal is compliant and aligns with client needs as well as with Xylem’s business objectives. **Job Responsibilities** + Manage the full proposal lifecycle, from opportunity intake through final submission, ensuring timely, compliant, and high-quality work products. + Interpret and analyze solicitation documents (e.g., RFPs, RFQs) to develop comprehensive response strategies, outlines, and schedules. + Write, edit, and format proposal content using Xylem’s internal boilerplate library, tailoring messaging to effectively communicate complex technical solutions within defined templates. + Identify when subject matter expert (SME) input is needed and coordinate those engagements to ensure accuracy and depth in the response. + Facilitate internal proposal reviews, ensuring all messaging is clear, customer-focused, compliant, and strategically positioned. + Develop and maintain working knowledge of Measurement & Control Solutions’ products and solutions. + Collaborate with the content team to ensure accuracy of existing materials within the boilerplate library, and to add new content as needed. + Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing proposal processes, templates, tools, and content quality. **Requirements:** + 5–7 years of experience in proposal management, preferably in a technical or engineering-focused environment. + Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Business, Engineering, Technical Writing, or a related field. + Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, persuasive content. + Highly motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn, with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset. + Excellent verbal communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage cross-functional teams and subject matter experts. + Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, especially under time-sensitive conditions. + Confident managing deadlines and holding contributors accountable while maintaining positive working relationships. + Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat; working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Teams, and SharePoint preferred. + Familiarity with utilizing proposal tools or navigating content libraries is a plus. + Must be comfortable working within AI-assisted proposal development workflows, including reviewing and refining AI-generated content where appropriate.. + Graphic design experience (e.g., Adobe InDesign, PowerPoint formatting) is a plus. + Up to 10% travel may be required to the Raleigh area for candidates based outside the region. Salary range: $72,300.00 - $130,100.00 Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world. At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.   Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation