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At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation package - this is Total Rewards. Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches. That's how we're UNSTOPPABLE for our employees! Are you ready to lead a dynamic team renowned for teamwork, innovation, and compelling storytelling? T-Mobile for Business and Government is seeking a Senior Bid & Proposal Operations Manager to steer our customer-centric proposal writing team. As a senior leader, you will oversee our bid managers and manage all operational aspects of our proposal processes, contributing to the creation of winning responses that drive new business and retain our valued clients. The role involves close collaboration with top brass in Marketing, Legal, Sales, Operations, Pricing, and Engineering to produce prompt, compliant, and precise proposals that articulate T-Mobile's value proposition and support sales efforts to seal deals. Key Responsibilities: Lead and Inspire: Direct and motivate a team of 6 to 10 bid managers, each a compliance expert and skilled storyteller. Guide them in crafting persuasive proposals that showcase why T-Mobile is the top choice, driving customers to act. Career Development: Align team opportunities with their professional goals and foster their ongoing development and success. Innovate and Streamline: Enhance workflow, promote collaboration, and make tasks enjoyable through innovative approaches. Manage Operations: Oversee personnel, project management, process optimization, and handle transitions smoothly. Foster Growth: Cultivate an environment that supports mutual growth for T-Mobile and its employees. Cross-Functional Coordination: Implement strategies across Marketing, Legal, Sales, Operations, Pricing, and Engineering to ensure timely, compliant, and accurate proposals. Maintain Standards: Ensure the precision and quality of RFP responses. Leverage Analytics: Use data to track trends and guide decision-making. Stay Informed: Keep the team updated on T-Mobile's strategic direction, industry trends, and customer drivers. Effective Communication: Synthesize complex analysis into clear, executive-ready communications, and present findings to senior leaders. Drive Excellence: Promote continuous improvement in proposal creation through tools, teamwork, and partnerships. Educate and Train: Act as a bid manager when needed to mentor new team members and provide training. Project Management: Break down projects into actionable components and coordinate talent to achieve objectives. Data-Driven: Use data and technology to refine processes and improve efficiency. The Expertise You Bring: Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and elevate a team while navigating a complex corporate environment to drive results. Educational Background: Preferably a bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Communications, Marketing, Organizational Leadership, etc.) or equivalent experience. APMP involvement and accreditation are a plus. Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in leading proposal management teams or a similar setting. Leading parallel roles within T-Mobile. Technical Proficiency: Expertise in proposal management tools and a demonstrated capability in managing both personnel and projects. Unique Strengths: Share your superpower and what unique skills you bring to the table! Additional Preferences: Experience with Qvidian or other proposal automation management software. Industry certifications or accreditations (AMA, PMP, APMP). Other Considerations: Occasional travel (5-10%) may be required. Availability for occasional evenings and weekends to meet deadlines.<