Global Proposals Manager
UK, Remote - ideally near Malton or Tunbridge Wells
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
Full-time, Permanent
The Role
We're looking for an experienced Global Proposals Manager to lead and transform a newly centralised proposals function within a leading Oil & Gas organisation.
Reporting to the Global Sales Lead, you'll own the end-to-end bid process for a strategically important Measurement & Process Solutions portfolio - driving consistency, efficiency, and best-in-class proposal delivery across global markets.
This is a high-impact, predominantly remote role with occasional travel (~quarterly), ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of commercial strategy, technical solutions, and operational excellence.
What you'll be doing:
* Own the global proposals lifecycle from RFQ through to submission and handover
* Lead and develop a high-performing international team
* Partner with sales, engineering, and operations to prioritise and win opportunities
* Ensure proposals are technically robust, commercially competitive, and differentiated
* Drive process improvements, eliminating bottlenecks and scaling best practice
* Oversee costing, estimation, and risk for bids (£50k-£30m)
* Implement KPIs, reporting, and governance frameworks
* Standardise tools, templates, and ways of working globally
* Provide insight and recommendations to senior leadership
What we're looking for:
We're keen to hear from experienced proposal leaders with a strong background in oil & gas and a track record of managing complex, international bids.
Essential
* Strong background in proposal management within oil & gas
* Experience leading global or multi-regional teams
* Proven track record delivering complex bids (£50k-£30m)
* Exposure to measurement, custody transfer, instrumentation, or process solutions
* Experience working across international markets
* Demonstrated success in process optimisation and transformation
Desirable
* Engineering or technical degree
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* Experience building KPIs, reporting frameworks, or proposal tools
What you'll gain:
* A strategic, high-impact role with ownership of a global function
* The opportunity to play a key role in transforming and optimising a critical business process
* Exposure to major international oil & gas projects and operators
* A collaborative, forward-thinking environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation
* Flexible, predominantly remote working with international exposure
If you're an experienced proposals leader ready to take on a global role and drive meaningful change within a dynamic and technically complex sector, we'd love to hear from you.