Bid Manager

Line of Service

Industry/Sector

Specialism

Management Level

Job Description & Summary

As a Bid Manager within the Business Development Team at PwC Ireland, you will play a pivotal role in project managing the bid process for firmwide pursuits. This role involves project managing the pursuits process through coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver compelling, high-quality proposals compliant with client requirements and PwC standards.

The Bid Manager will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality outputs and deliverables and engagement from the bid team. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong project management and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Oversee the bid and pitch process, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project timelines. Lead the end-to-end bid process, including planning, development, submission and post-bid reviews.

• Proposal Development: Work collaboratively with partners, directors, and subject matter experts to drive high-quality proposals that address client needs and showcase PwC’s capabilities.

• Rigour and Cadence: Drive the bid process with rigour and cadence, maintaining momentum and focus ensuring bids meet internal guidelines, maintaining accuracy and adherence to deadlines.

• Team Engagement: Promote and manage engagement from the bid team, fostering a collaborative and motivated environment that drives momentum and quality outputs.

• Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the firm, including sector leaders, partners, bid leads, design teams, etc.

• Strategy: Contribute to bid strategy discussions to tailor offerings and creative competitive insights.

• Design and Print Coordination: Work with design and print teams to deliver high-quality digital and print assets.

• Document Review: Review and proof documents to ensure accuracy and consistency.

• Session Facilitation: Support the Pursuit Coach in facilitating sessions as required and capturing and disseminating actions as part of the pursuit process.

• Client Research: Conduct research on client decision-makers and gather previous feedback on accounts.

• Salesforce Updates: Ensure opportunities are updated on Salesforce, maintaining accurate and current records.

• Continuous Improvement: Implement best practices for bid management, leveraging feedback for continuous process enhancements.

• Brand Ambassador: Supporting and ensuring adherence to brand guidelines.

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field; advanced degree or professional qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APMP) is desirable.

• Proven experience in bid management, proposal writing, or related roles, ideally within professional services.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Strong understanding of business development processes and strategies within a large firm or corporate environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to convey complex ideas succinctly.

• Highly organised and process driven.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce.

• Analytical mindset and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Strong time management skills.

• Collaborative team player with a proactive approach.

• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• High level of professionalism and integrity

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Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

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