Corporate - Other, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

About Cognizant

Cognizant Corporate is a global community united by a shared purpose: to make a meaningful impact. We are committed to excellence and driven by outcomes that matter. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work, and our forward-thinking mindset fuels continuous learning, innovation, and growth.

At Cognizant, careers transcend titles. We empower our people to think strategically, inspire others, and lead with purpose, always guided by our core values. Join us in shaping the future of business. Could you be the one to make a difference

About the Role

As a Proposal Writer / Proposal Management Specialist, you will drive impactful contributions and focus on outcomes. You will be a key member of the business development and proposal support team, collaborating with sales teams, subject matter experts, project managers, and key stakeholders. You will have the autonomy to lead, innovate, and improve proposal development workflows while upholding our commitment to quality and continuous learning. As part of a team of self-starters, you will create compelling proposal content, enhance knowledge management practices, and leverage AI-enabled solutions to improve proposal success and efficiency.

In this Role, You Will:

Write proposals in clear, concise, and compelling language that effectively communicates value and solutions.
Maintain high-quality proposal deliverables by utilizing established templates, standards, and best practices for readability, consistency, and tone.
Manage and maintain proposal support databases, repositories, and knowledge management systems.
Coordinate proposal reviews and approvals with project managers, sales teams, subject matter experts, and key stakeholders.
Continuously improve proposal development processes, methodologies, coordination practices, and reusable content libraries.
Support proposal development efforts by researching and assembling information from prior proposals, internal repositories, and other relevant sources.
Drive productivity and innovation through effective adoption of AI tools and emerging technologies.

What You Must Have to Be Considered

5+ years of professional experience in content writing, editing, and proposal development.
Demonstrated experience managing proposal writing efforts and responding to RFPs, RFIs, and related bid opportunities.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong editing and proofreading capabilities.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and related tools.
Hands-on experience with AI tools such as Claude and Microsoft Copilot, including the creation of Agents and Claude Artifacts.
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
Ability to coach and guide sales teams and subject matter experts on proposal writing best practices.
Experience utilizing proposal automation platforms or similar content management technologies.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality, deadline-driven work.

These Will Help You Succeed

Experience coordinating, maintaining, and enhancing enterprise knowledge base systems.
Knowledge of proposal content governance and content lifecycle management.
Familiarity with industry writing style guides and editorial standards.
Experience identifying and implementing continuous process improvements within proposal operations.
Passion for leveraging new technologies and AI-driven solutions to improve business outcomes.

Work Model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring work a minimum of 3 days a week at Cognizant office combined with remote work. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Sobre a Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) é uma construtora de IA e fornecedora de serviços de tecnologia, criando a ponte entre o investimento em IA e o valor para as empresas por meio do desenvolvimento de soluções de IA completas para nossos clientes. Nossa profunda experiência em setores, processos e engenharia nos permite incorporar o contexto único de cada organização em sistemas tecnológicos que potencializam a capacidade humana, geram resultados tangíveis e mantêm empresas globais à frente em um mundo em rápida transformação. Saiba mais em cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.

A Cognizant é uma empregadora que investe em equidade. Sua candidatura não será pautada em raça, cor, gênero, sexualidade, credo, origem, deficiência, gravidez ou qualquer outra característica protegida pelas leis brasileiras.

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