Proposal Manager

Pomerleau; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

Hybrid work model

Employee stock ownership program

Career growth opportunities

Transit pass reimbursement

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

Job summary

Pomerleau is looking for a Proposal Manager in Montreal, Canada, to oversee the preparation of technical files for large-scale projects. Responsibilities include developing strategies, managing proposal schedules, and maintaining communication among team members.

The ideal candidate will possess a university degree and 3 to 5 years of experience in proposal management. The role offers a hybrid work model and benefits like RRSP matching and vacation from day one.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years in proposal management for large-scale projects.
• Ability to inspire and lead a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and validate a winning strategy with management approval.
• Establish and maintain a detailed proposal schedule.
• Maintain clear communication among team members.
• Oversee content writing and revisions for proposals.

Skills

Proposal management

Project management

Communication

Critical thinking

Creativity

Education

University degree in language, project management, engineering, architecture, or related field

PMP or APMP certification

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Job Description

The Proposal Manager will play a key role in preparing AQ/AP technical files for large-scale projects in alternative mode. This includes effectively coordinating the flow of information from contributors to meet deadlines, tracking necessary actions to ensure a harmonized collective effort, and adhering to established deadlines and quality standards. The ideal candidate must have a deep understanding of requirements and be able to influence and lead the team to propose optimal solutions to clients.

What you will do

• Strategy Development: Define and validate a winning strategy with management approval, and ensure the team follows this strategy throughout the process.
• Project Management: 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.
• Effective Communication: Maintain clear and open communication channels among all team members, both internal and external, to ensure effective collaboration.
• Meeting Facilitation: 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.
• Content Writing and Revision: 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.
• Graphic Design: Collaborate closely with graphic designers to develop document templates, covers, organizational charts, and other visual elements that enhance the proposal's impact.
• Presentation Preparation: Contribute to the preparation of client meetings, workshops, and oral presentation materials to maximize the impact of proposals.
• AI Utilization: Use artificial intelligence tools to analyze tender requirements and generate narrative to enhance proposal quality.

Qualifications

• Education: University degree in language, project management, engineering, architecture, or related field. PMP or APMP certification is an asset.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years in proposal management for large-scale projects in alternative mode or PPP (P3).
• Leadership: Inspire and lead the team.
• Organization: Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Communication: Written and oral skills.
• Collaboration: Work effectively in a team.
• Critical Thinking: Analyze and solve problems.
• Creativity: Create attractive proposals.
• Detail-oriented: Attention to detail.
• Resilience: Work under pressure.
• Flexibility: Adapt to changes.

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement — get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one