Project Manager - Pursuit Management

Maximus; Geldern; Remote; EUR 80.000 - 111.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Tuition reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

Maximus is seeking a Pursuit Project Manager to drive the successful execution of complex business development opportunities and RFP responses. You will lead cross-functional pursuit teams, manage integrated project plans, and track milestones and risks, using AI-enabled tools to improve visibility and execution.

Remote work is available, with responsibility to mentor junior staff and contribute to governance improvements.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 7+ years of professional experience.
• Hands-on management of complex pursuits, proposals, or deadline-driven projects with multiple workstreams.

Aufgaben

• Lead pursuit teams to execute actions and deliverables aligned to opportunity timelines and RFP requirements.
• Create and manage integrated project plans, milestone schedules, dependencies, decision points, and readiness calendars.
• Track action ownership, due dates, statuses, risks, issues, and leadership follow-ups.
• Manage risk, issues, and action-item logs; propose clear options and next steps to accelerate decisions.
• Coordinate across operations, IT, pricing, HR, finance, sales, and proposal resources to maintain schedule adherence.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools to streamline status reporting, meeting-note synthesis, action extraction, and risk visibility.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure governance materials are clear and complete.

Kenntnisse

Cross-functional coordination

Project management

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

AI-enabled tooling

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

RAID logs

Milestone scheduling

Decision logs

Status reporting

Jobbeschreibung

Maximus is hiring a Pursuit Project Manager to drive the successful execution of complex business development opportunities and RFP responses. This role is responsible for leading cross-functional pursuit teams, developing and managing integrated project plans, tracking milestones and risks, facilitating decision-making, and ensuring on-time delivery of critical pursuit activities. The ideal candidate is a strong project manager who thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments, excels at coordinating stakeholders across multiple functions, and leverages AI-enabled tools and automation to improve visibility, efficiency, and execution. This position also provides opportunities to mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement of pursuit management and governance practices.

Why Maximus?

• ? Work/Life Balance Support - Flexibility tailored to your needs!

• ? Competitive Compensation -Bonuses based on performance included!

• ?️ Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - Choose from various plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and partially funded HSA. Additionally, enjoy Life insurance benefits and discounts on Auto, Home, Renter's, and Pet insurance.

• ? Future Planning - Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching.

• ?️ Unlimited Time Off Package - Enjoy UTO, Holidays, and extended sick leave, along with Short and Long Term Disability coverage.

• ? Holistic Wellness Support - Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• ? Recognition Platform - Acknowledge and appreciate outstanding employee contributions.

• ? Tuition Reimbursement - Invest in your ongoing education and development.

• ? Employee Perks and Discounts - Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees.

• ? Maximus Wellness Program and Resources - Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs.

• ? Professional Development Opportunities-Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead pursuit teams to execute required actions and deliverables aligned to opportunity timelines and RFP requirements.

• Create and manage integrated project plans, milestone schedules, dependencies, decision checkpoints, and readiness calendars.

• Track action ownership, due dates, completion status, risks, issues, open decisions, and leadership follow-ups.

• Manage risk, issue, and action-item logs; accelerate decisions and barriers with clear options, impacts, and recommended next steps.

• Coordinate and negotiate across operations, IT, pricing, HR, finance, proposal, sales, and other pursuit resources to maintain schedule adherence.

• Use approved AI-enabled tools and automation practices to streamline recurring status reporting, meeting-note synthesis, action-item extraction, and risk visibility.

• Mentor junior staff; review trackers, status updates, and governance materials for clarity, completeness, and follow-through.

Minimum Requirements

• - Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 7+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Program Requirements:

• -Specialized experience needed: hands-on management of complex pursuits, proposals, implementations, or other deadline-driven projects with multiple workstreams, dependencies, governance routines, and executive visibility.

• -Candidates should be advanced users of integrated project plans, milestone schedules, readiness trackers, RAID logs, action registers, decision logs, and executive status reporting.

• -Must have strong cross-functional coordination experience across operations, IT, pricing, HR, finance, sales, proposal, SMEs, and leadership stakeholders.

• -Must communicate clearly, escal…

This position is fully remote and will require a home office.

Home office requirements:

Reliable high-speed internet service

• Minimum 20 Mpbs download speeds/50 Mpbs for shared internet connectivity

• Minimum 5 Mpbs upload speeds

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Minimum Salary

$90,000

Maximum Salary

$125,000