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From Proposal Manager to Power Player: Scaling Careers with Tech & Strategy
- June 2, 2026 , 11.00 am
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In this webinar we will discuss
They’ve navigated the jump from small firms to global giants like IBM, and they’re sharing the roadmap. We’ll dive deep into how they leveraged technology adoption as a career catalyst, the shift from tactical execution to high-level strategy, and how to stay ahead in an industry that never stops evolving.
What You’ll Learn:
- The Tech Advantage: How to use automation and AI-enabled tools not just for efficiency, but as a lever for internal promotion and organizational influence.
- Scaling Your Impact: Proven strategies for transitioning your mindset from managing individual RFPs to directing $B-scale proposal operations across diverse business lines.
- Future-Proofing Your Career: Insights into the evolving role of the proposal professional and the specific “soft” and “hard” skills needed to secure a seat at the leadership table.
Speakers
Marieke Bland, CP CL APMP
Proposal Leader
Marieke Bland, CP CL APMP
Proposal Leader
Marieke is a high-impact proposal strategist recognized as an APMP 40 Under 40 honoree for her contributions to the industry. Currently a Proposal Quality Lead at IBM, she specializes in driving enterprise-level federal strategy and implementing AI-enabled quality controls for billion-dollar pursuits. With a career spanning roles from Proposal Manager to Team Lead at firms like Octo and UICGS/Bowhead, Marieke is a vocal advocate for using technology to move beyond manual compliance and toward high-scale, strategic excellence. She currently serves as the Annual Conference Chair for the APMP National Capital Area (NCA) Chapter.
Hong-Ah Do, CP CL APMP
Proposal Operations Director
IBM
Hong-Ah Do, CP CL APMP
Proposal Operations Director
IBM
Hong-Ah is a powerhouse in federal proposal leadership, currently serving as the Proposal Operations Director at IBM. A fellow APMP 40 Under 40 recipient, she has built a reputation for directing end-to-end proposal development for high-value, complex federal and commercial pursuits. Her career journey through firms like Octo, REI Systems, and Precise Software Solutions has given her a unique perspective on scaling operations across organizations of all sizes. As the Marketing & Social Media Chair for the APMP NCA Chapter, Hong-Ah is at the forefront of industry engagement, focusing on how modern tools and clear communication drive winning results.
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