RFP Delivery Manager

RFP Delivery Manager

AArete is one-of-a-kind when it comes to consulting firm culture.

Were a global, innovative management and technology consulting firm with offices in the U.S. and India. Our name comes from the Greek word for excellence: Areté. And excellence is exactly what we strive for.

Were celebrating our fourth year as one of Forbes Worlds Best Management Consulting Firms – and our success starts with our people. From robust career development planning to competitive life and wellness benefits, AAretes Culture of Care takes a holistic approach to the employee experience.

AAretians (our team members) are leaders at every level. You are encouraged to unlock your full potential by directly contributing to our mission and prioritizing personal development and fulfillment.

The Role

The RFP Delivery Manager owns execution of AARTs RFP portfolio while serving as a strategic and writing partner to the Vice President. This role is accountable for end-to-end delivery, content quality, and day-to-day decision-making across all pursuits.

The role combines delivery leadership, healthcare and business acumen, writing ownership, and effective use of AI in the proposal process. It is not a coordination-only role.

Work Youll Do

RFP Delivery Ownership

• Lead RFPs from intake through submission
• Own schedules, compliance tracking, review cycles, and final quality control
• Act as the default decision-maker on delivery-related issues when the VP is unavailable

Strategic Interpretation and Support

• Apply strong healthcare and general business acumen to interpret guidance from Managing Directors and senior SMEs
• Translate high-level or ambiguous input into clear proposal positioning, structure, and direction
• Proactively identify strategy gaps, inconsistencies, or risks and elevate recommendations early

Writing and Content Ownership

• Take direct writing ownership for proposal sections as needed, including executive summaries, approaches, and strategy-heavy responses
• Edit and finalize content to ensure clarity, concision, and executive-level quality
• Ensure consistency with AAretes voice, POV, win themes, and differentiators

AI-Enabled Proposal Execution

• Use AI tools effectively to improve proposal speed, quality, and consistency
• Apply AI to accelerate drafting, synthesize SME input and prior material, and support compliance and redundancy checks
• Establish clear guardrails to ensure AI output is refined, validated, and elevated AAretes natural, direct, non-fluff voice
• Coach proposal team members on practical, responsible use of AI in proposal development

Quality and Risk Management

• Enforce standards for clarity, consistency, and non-redundancy across all submissions
• Identify and manage risks related to scope, resourcing, compliance, or narrative quality
• Resolve issues directly where possible; escalate selectively and with options

Key Characteristics of this Role

• Combines execution ownership with strategic judgement
• Requires substantive writing and editing responsibility
• Acts as an operational deputy to the VP
• Uses AI for speed, efficiency, and effectiveness
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 12+ Years of experience in proposal management, RFP leadership, business development, and executive communications
• High judgment, strong ownership mindset, and low need for oversight. Ability to think critically
• Strong healthcare domain knowledge (preferred but not absolutely required) and solid business acumen
• Experience leading complex RFPs with senior stakeholders
• Executive-level writing and editing capability
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize ambiguous input into clear and differentiating responses
• Practical experience using AI in proposal development

Benefits

• Flexible Paid Time Off of up to 23 days annually, in addition to 10 paid public holidays
• Hybrid work model with flexible in-office attendance
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical insurance (Mediclaim), personal accident insurance, and term life insurance
• Generous paid parental leave program
• Attractive employee referral bonus scheme
• Transportation allowance and night shift allowance
• Employee advance salary loan facility
• Structured professional certification reimbursement policy to support ongoing learning and development

We put humans at the center of our work

Were a global management and technology consulting firm specializing in strategic profitability improvement, digital transformation, and strategy & change for clients. Our cross-industry solutions are powered by a digital-first mindset, market intelligence, and data-driven approach to deliver purposeful change, actionable insights, and guaranteed results.

But what sets us apart is our people. We are guided by our deeply embedded guiding principles: Excellence, Passion, Loyalty to Clients, Stewardship, Family, Community, Sustainability, and Inclusion.

And weve been recognized as a top firm to work for by companies like Forbes, Top Workplaces Chicago Tribune, and Consulting Magazine.

Weve earned a Great Place to Work Certificationtrade mark and been named a Worlds Best Management Consulting Firm by Forbes, Vaults Top 50 Firms to Work For, Crains Chicago Business Fast 50, Inc 5000s Fastest Growing Firms, and Consulting Magazines Fastest Growing Firms.

Learn more about our award-winning culture

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