SATIC: Proposal and Bid Manager (Applications accepted from anywhere in South Africa)

We have an exciting opportunity available for experienced Proposals and Bid Manager. Our ideal candidate will be an established and motivated Bid Manager who is passionate about helping the firm win work. The role will require you to manage multiple different workstreams at a time, while supporting others on the proposal journey whilst working to specific deadlines. You will be required to challenge and raise concerns when things are not going to plan, while sharing your past pursuits and bid management experiences to ensure that the entire team on a pursuit are engaged.

Requirements to be met:

• APMP certification (highly preferable)
• Private sector bid management experience (absolute requirement)
• Working experience in winning high value bids
• Experience working on global proposals (highly advantageous)
• Experience in a proposals or pursuit role with a proven track record of bid/proposal management, and bid advice
• Exceptional project management skills and ability to work with a large number of teams at once
• Excellent influencing, strong communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to build and manage relationships at a senior level, as you will be required to change and influence senior Partners and stakeholders
• High level of adaptability
• Experience of drafting and reviewing written communications to deliver specific messages within tight deadlines
• The drive to deliver excellent client service through the proposal process
• Emotional intelligence and an ability to flex style to the situation.

Responsibilities and deliverables (included but not limited to):

• Managing the pursuit process end to end
• Engaging with the right people while shaping, editing and reviewing proposal documentation
• working on presentation preparation and identifying creative ways to communicate narratives to our clients
• Driving the pursuit while ensuring that deadlines and timelines are adhered to and project managing all parties involved
• Project managing various bids simultaneously and communicating professionally in all bid process requirements
• Attending and contributing to kick-off and strategy meetings
• Attending and contributing to proposition development, while advising on messaging and content of proposal documents, including design and production
• Planning and structuring rehearsals
• Provide support and guidance on post decision reviews.
• Provide end-to-end support throughout the proposal life cycle, including proposal management and advice from bid kick off to presentation stage.
• Working with stakeholders to align support to priority areas and drive bid and proposal best practice, whether that’s through training, reporting on key trends or other means.
• Supporting the client team in drafting documents and collateral, including cover letters, executive summaries, team and CV information, and firm experience.
• Reviewing and amending the proposal documents and collateral.
• Carry out internal pitch team debriefs and conduct Post Decision Reviews (PDRs) with the client where needed.
• Responding promptly to proposal content queries and building networks of SMEs across the Firm.
• Proactively seeking new methodologies, tools and innovations to deliver proposals in different ways and actively sharing this across the Bid Management team.
• Bring the best of PwC by connecting teams with relevant people and departments such as Design, Commercial Excellence, Resourcing and Risk.
• Be an active member of the Bids and Proposals team and the wider Sales and Marketing function as a Sales professional who is an expert at delivering winning approaches and methodologies.