Pursuit and Proposals Manager

Job title:

Pursuit and Proposals Manager

Company

KPMG

Job description

Job Description:OverviewAt KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.We are looking for a strong candidate to join the Calgary Accounts, Marketing, and Pursuits & Proposals team for a 15-month contract as a Pursuit and Proposal Manager in Calgary, Alberta. The candidate should have strong business writing and project management experience, along with a strategic mindset that drives the pursuit process. The successful candidate will work closely with local leaders and the Calgary Accounts, Marketing, and Pursuits & Proposals team to support client service teams in developing strategic proposals.This is a great opportunity to grow your career, develop relationships, and gain experience in pursuits and proposals.
What you will do

• Support client service teams in the development of their pursuit strategy and proposal, serving as a strategic advisor throughout the pursuit process.
• Be the central point of contact in managing the end-to-end proposal process: evaluating requirements, organizing kickoff meetings, developing timelines and accountabilities as per deadlines, undertaking gap analyses, and developing strategies to overcome them, writing and tailoring content, ensuring mandatory requirements are met, confirming the final submission meets or exceeds KPMG quality standards, and participating in the preparation of oral presentations and materials.
• Coordinate and work with Accounts, Marketing, and others as required to ensure the production and delivery of the final submission (i.e., graphics and desktop publishing, research, function and industry marketing, digital and print services, etc.).
• Complete win/loss debriefs on proposals to tailor future responses, engage and communicate with the client, and create opportunities for future work.
• Update our CRM system to support relationship and account management practices and ensure details and information are captured.
• The candidate may also be asked to assist with account and marketing activities (e.g., content creation for internal and external audiences).

What you bring to the role

• A passion for writing and project management with a succinct writing style (i.e., you know how to get to the point quickly and deliver information in a compelling way).
• 5+ years of experience in proposal and/or business writing.
• Excellent project management skills to manage multiple, disparate projects through to completion.
• A strong track record of working effectively within deadlines and short time frames, with the aptitude to “own the opportunity” from start to finish.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, analytical and critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and communication skills, with an emphasis on accuracy, quality, and messaging.
• Strong professionalism and a client-focused mindset, with the ability to adopt the client’s perspective and understand their needs.
• Ability to research and consolidate a wide range of technical and non-technical topics.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively and proactively with a wide range of professionals at every level of the organization on a day-to-day basis.
• A flexible and agile can-do attitude.
• The ability to exercise patience and resilience in a high-stress and fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office.
• Experience in desktop publishing is an asset.
• Experience in a professional services and/or management consultancy, with a demonstrated ability to operate in a partnership environment is an asset.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your bestOur Values, The KPMG WayIntegrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what mattersKPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click .Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment processAt KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us. We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (an informal request), i.e. extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), i.e. accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.To begin a confidential conversation about adjustments or accommodations at any point throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team for support by emailing or by calling 1-888-466-4778, Option 3.For information about accessible employment at KPMG, please visit our .

Expected salary

Location

Calgary, AB

Job date

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 07:09:25 GMT

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