Cisco Bid Manager Lead 

United States, District of Columbia, Washington 

267633645

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proposal Management Leadership (7+ years experience)
• Proven track record managing proposal teams in fast-paced technical environments
• Experience with complex, multi-million-dollar opportunities and enterprise-level RFx responses
• 3+ years people management and team development experience
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (Legal, Sales, SMEs, executives)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to manage matrix relationships and influence without direct authority
• Deep understanding of bid process management and proposal development methodologies
• Strong people leadership skills with experience developing and retaining high-performing teams
• Performance management, coaching, and talent development capabilities
• Ability to recruit, hire, and onboard team members effectively
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with ability to present to senior executive
• Ability to translate business requirements into operational excellence
• Strong reporting and insights generation capabilities
• Specific experience with Responsive platform or similar RFx/content management tool
• Knowledge of proposal automation technologies and AI-driven content solution
• Understanding of Cisco's product portfolio, competitive landscape, and market positioning
• Experience in technology/networking industry proposal environment
• Familiarity with enterprise sales cycles and technical solution selling
• Experience managing departmental budgets and financial planning
• Understanding of cost allocation and resource optimization models
• Vendor management and contract negotiation experience