Proposal Engineer

Job Title: Proposal Engineer

Location: Bangalore (Manyata Tech Park) - Work From Office

As a Proposal Engineer, you will coordinate, prepare, and deliver technical and commercial proposals to address client needs. This role requires a deep understanding of software solutions, a methodical approach to proposal development, and strong collaboration skills to ensure the timely and accurate submission of winning proposals.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Analyze client requirements from RFQ/RFP documents and ensure clarity of scope.
• Collaborate with Sales, Pre-Sales, and Technical teams to define the solution, deliverables, and costs.
• Create detailed technical and commercial proposals using predefined templates.
• Work with cross-functional teams to gather inputs and ensure accuracy in technical designs and cost estimations.
• Prepare project implementation timelines and identify dependencies and risks.
• Ensure that all solutions align with the company's capabilities and client requirements.
• Route proposals through the required approval workflows (Technical Director, Sales Director, CEO).
• Ensure compliance with internal tendering/proposal/estimation guidelines
• Ensure compliance with client-specific requirements and RFQ/RFP instructions or bidding requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of submitted proposals in the designated company system and track proposal status in the sales pipeline.
• Archive finalized proposals and maintain proposal templates for future use.
• Monitor key metrics like proposal turnaround time and on-time submission rate.
• Act as the single point of contact between stakeholders during the proposal lifecycle.
• Communicate proposal status, challenges, and deadlines effectively.
• Liaise with procurement, finance, and legal teams to address contractual and pricing considerations.
• Process orders and hand them over to project managers for execution.

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of software, system integration, cloud, IOT, automation, and IT solutions.
• Proven experience in the related field, tendering, proposal, and estimation.
• Prior Experience working with Saudi Arabian clients or markets is a plus
• Proficiency in tools such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), CRM systems, and project management tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams under tight deadlines.
• Critical thinking and attention to detail.
• Time Management skills.
• Flexibility to align with Saudi Arabia business hours.

Experience:

• 6 10 years of Experience in tendering or proposal & estimation, or pre-sales within the software, IT, Automation, or system integration industry

Education & Qualification:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or a related field.