Proposal Delivery Manager

DATA Communications Management Corp • Toronto, ON

28d • CA$80,133 - CA$100,166 • Hybrid

About The Position

Winning work starts with a great story and a rock-solid plan. As a Proposal Delivery Manager, you will lead the full proposal lifecycle, from go/no-go and strategy through to content creation and writing, reviews, approvals and final submission. You will turn complex client requirements and cross-functional input into clear, persuasive, compliant proposals that showcase DCM’s capabilities and help our sales teams win. This is a hybrid role working a minimum of 3 days per week in our Toronto office. There is an added flexibility to work out of our Brampton location instead if preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of experience in proposal writing, bid management or technical writing within Sales, Marketing or Business Development departments
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills, with a talent for making complex information clear, persuasive and easy to absorb
• Strong project management instincts, excellent attention to detail and the ability to calmly juggle multiple high-stakes deadlines
• Confident communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to bring busy stakeholders together and keep work moving
• Experience working with sales teams and responding to RFPs and RFIs
• The ability to synthesize technical, operational and commercial information into a cohesive client story
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, plus strong document formatting and layout skills
• Hands-on experience using AI tools for content development, refinement and market research

Nice To Haves

• public and private procurement platforms are an asset
• Familiarity with CRM systems and proposal management platforms such as Loopio, Qvidian, Responsive/RFPIO or Inventive is an asset
• A curious, solutions-first mindset. You spot gaps, adapt quickly, improve the process and take pride in producing work that is built to win
• Prior experience in print, business communications, marketing services or a related industry is an asset

Responsibilities

• Own the proposal from kickoff to finish line, leading RFP, RFI and other customer response projects through strategy, development, approvals and submission
• Read between the lines of client requirements, clarify deliverables and build practical project plans, timelines and milestones that keep every contributor on track
• Bring the win strategy to life by writing, editing and formatting compelling executive summaries, technical responses and supporting materials
• Partner with Sales and SMEs across the organization to gather the right information at the right time
• Turn technical and business input into clear, client-focused messaging that highlights DCM’s value, differentiators and competitive advantages
• Keep quality high and surprises low by checking every submission for accuracy, consistency, readability, brand alignment, compliance and completeness
• Manage multiple proposals and competing priorities without losing sight of the details, the deadline or the bigger strategic picture
• Identify and communicate risks early, coordinate reviews and approvals, and deliver polished submissions through email and electronic procurement platforms
• Build smarter ways of working by maintaining reusable content, templates, best practices, proposal records and submission metrics, including win/loss data
• Stay curious about proposal trends, AI tools and new approaches that make our content sharper, our process faster and our submissions stronger

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage for you and family
• Company-matched pension program
• Tuition reimbursement to invest in your growth and career development
• Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued and your impact is visible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level