Project Manager – RFP, Implementation Readiness

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. Serve as the primary PMO point of contact for implementation-related RFP and proposal activities .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $77,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management and implementation leadership, with a strong focus on developing complex project plans and managing stakeholder relationships. Proficient in project scheduling, resource planning, and facilitating successful transitions from proposal to implementation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementImplementation LeadershipRFP SupportStakeholder ManagementPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingResource PlanningCritical Path AnalysisProject Lifecycle ManagementComplex Project Plans

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsFacilitation SkillsInfluencing DecisionsChallenging Assumptions

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Government ImplementationsPublic SectorProposal ManagementBid ActivitiesSolution Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary PMO point of contact for implementation-related RFP and proposal activities
Partner with Proposal Management, Business Development, Solution Architects, and delivery leaders to develop realistic implementation approaches
Develop and validate project plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, staffing needs, and implementation timelines
Identify and address risks, assumptions, resource constraints, and unrealistic delivery commitments before proposals are submitted
Provide PMO leadership with visibility into upcoming opportunities, staffing needs, and implementation readiness
Ensure appropriate project leadership and resources are identified for anticipated contract awards
Coordinate the transition from proposal to implementation
Ensure project teams understand key commitments, risks, assumptions, and dependencies
Develop and improve implementation planning standards, templates, and processes using lessons learned and actual project performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
7+ years of project management, program management, PMO, or implementation leadership experience
Experience developing and managing complex project plans for large-scale government implementations
Strong knowledge of project scheduling, resource planning, dependencies, critical path analysis, and project lifecycle management
Experience supporting RFP, proposal, bid, or pre-sales activities
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills
Ability to challenge assumptions and influence decisions across teams
PMP or similar project management certification preferred
Experience with government, public sector, or large-scale technology implementations preferred
Experience with portfolio, capacity, and resource planning preferred
Experience working across proposal, sales, solution engineering, and delivery teams preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and welfare benefits tailored to employees and families, starting on the first day of employment
Retirement savings plan
Employee discounts on merchandise, services, travel, and more
Career growth opportunities
Paid training
Paid time off packages
Health insurance coverage
Voluntary dental and vision programs
Life and disability insurance
Paid holidays
PTO or vacation and/or sick time
Bonus or incentive eligibility based on business need