Proposal Manager

Pwc Canada•Toronto, ON

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

A business development career in Sales Enablement and Proposals, within the Business Enablement practice at PwC Canada, will provide you with the opportunity to focus on positioning a distinctive PwC brand in the marketplace and drive long-term revenue growth for the firm. We are looking for a Proposal Manager to join our national proposal management team. The Proposal Manager will play a key role collaborating with pursuit teams in various lines of service, industries and regions, working closely with our team’s proposal specialists onshore and offshore, and contributing to the development of high-quality, impactful, winning proposals. The successful candidate will offer comprehensive proposal management support, provide pursuit guidance to achieve compliance, review proposals to be concise and compelling, and may also be asked to help teams prepare for oral presentations. As a Proposal Manager, unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomes that’ll elevate your career. Your role will include, but isn’t limited to: Manage the complexity of multiple proposals, including Government & Public Sector proposals, with a focus on project management and quality assurance, managing the proposal process from planning kick-off meetings to submitting final deliverables Develop proposal management plans and monitor overall progress Facilitate or help coordinate kick-off, solutioning and win themes sessions Ensure compliance with RFP mandatory requirements Help edit or write compelling value propositions and assist client service teams to articulate clear competitive differentiation Drive adoption of the firm’s brand guidelines and standard sales and business development methodology Continuously grow internal firm relationships to expand your network and understanding of the firm’s capabilities

Requirements

Solid experience in proposal management and new business pursuits, including experience in a consulting and/or professional services environment – experience in an accounting firm or financial services environment preferred
Interest in upskilling for a digital world that includes AI solutions, and openness to learning new tools and adapting new ways of working
Knowledge of the entire proposal process, and the ability to manage engagements while facing competing priorities and strict deadlines
Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills
Adaptability and proven ability to prioritize activities and produce high quality work, and stay focused in a dynamic, ever-changing environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in preparing teams for oral/finalist presentations is an asset

Responsibilities

Manage the complexity of multiple proposals, including Government & Public Sector proposals, with a focus on project management and quality assurance, managing the proposal process from planning kick-off meetings to submitting final deliverables
Develop proposal management plans and monitor overall progress
Facilitate or help coordinate kick-off, solutioning and win themes sessions
Ensure compliance with RFP mandatory requirements
Help edit or write compelling value propositions and assist client service teams to articulate clear competitive differentiation
Drive adoption of the firm’s brand guidelines and standard sales and business development methodology
Continuously grow internal firm relationships to expand your network and understanding of the firm’s capabilities