Proposal Manager

About This Role

Defining and validating winning strategies for large-scale alternative mode projects is the core of this Proposal Manager role. This position involves coordinating information flow, tracking actions, and ensuring adherence to deadlines and quality standards. The ideal candidate will understand requirements deeply and lead a team to propose optimal client solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define and validate a winning strategy with management approval, and ensure the team follows this strategy throughout the process
• Establish and maintain a detailed proposal schedule and responsibility matrix
• Coordinate the team's efforts to meet strict deadlines and ensure the quality of deliverables
• Maintain clear and open communication channels among all team members, both internal and external, to ensure effective collaboration
• Organize and lead regular meetings with the proposal team, including document reviews (Pink Team/Red Team/Gold Team), to track progress and quickly resolve issues
• Oversee and review the work of writers to produce high-quality content that meets QA/PA requirements, while ensuring consistency and alignment of key messages and winning themes
• Collaborate closely with graphic designers to develop document templates, covers, organizational charts, and other visual elements that enhance the proposal's impact
• Contribute to the preparation of client meetings, workshops, and oral presentation materials to maximize the impact of proposals
• Use artificial intelligence tools to analyze tender requirements and generate narrative to enhance proposal quality

Requirements

• University degree in language, project management, engineering, architecture, or related field
• 3 to 5 years in proposal management for large-scale projects in alternative mode or PPP (P3)
• Ability to inspire and lead the team
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Critical thinking skills to analyze and solve problems
• Creativity to create attractive proposals
• Attention to detail
• Resilience to work under pressure
• Flexibility to adapt to changes

Nice to have:

• PMP or APMP certification

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

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