Managed Services Solutions & Insights Bid & Proposal Manager - AES

Proposal Strategy Manager

In brand management, marketing, and sales at PwC, our people focus on collaboration to develop and execute strategic sales and marketing initiatives. These individuals drive revenue growth, promote the Firm's services, enhance brand visibility, and capture new business opportunities. Those in proposal strategy at PwC will effectively communicate ideas, solutions, and value propositions in a written format to potential clients or stakeholders. Working in this area, you will support the largest, most strategic opportunities at current or prospective clients by providing end-to-end professional pursuit coaching, pursuit and BXT (Business, Experience, Technology) sales methodology, professional pursuit coaching, bid management, bid evaluation and copy-editing support and advice. Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop, and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member's unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
• Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
• Effectively mentor others.
• Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
• Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members, and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards, the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As part of the Proposal Strategy team you lead the entire bid process for technology and business process Managed Services opportunities. As a Manager, you guide teams in delivering timely and quality submissions while fostering relationships with key stakeholders to enhance collaboration and success. This role offers a unique chance to leverage your project management skills and analytical abilities to drive impactful proposals that align with client needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams to enhance proposal quality
• Mentor team members to improve their proposal writing skills
• Analyze market trends to identify new business opportunities
• Confirm adherence to project timelines and quality standards
• Drive ongoing enhancement in proposal processes and methodologies
• Maintain knowledge of industry standards and competitive landscape

What You Must Have

• High School Diploma
• At least 4 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Demonstrating leadership in managing bid processes
• Analyzing RFPs to identify key requirements
• Developing proposal templates for efficiency
• Conducting post-bid reviews for continuous improvement
• Building relationships with key stakeholders
• Managing multiple bids simultaneously
• Exhibiting proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Displaying knowledge of ITIL or service management frameworks
• Having an extensive understanding of ERP technologies, business processes, and managed services solutions

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy.

PwC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. For applicants impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with these laws. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage.

The salary range for this position is $73,500 - $244,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.