Proposal Manager

Our client is seeking a contract Project Manager/ Proposal Manager to join their team for 3 months. This is a 30-40 hour per week role based in Canada, with the opportunity to become full-time for the right fit.

You must reside in Ontario. 

Key Responsibilities:

o Analyze RFPs and previous proposals to identify winning themes and strategies.
o Evaluate client requirements, competitor positioning, and scoring criteria to maximize proposal effectiveness.
o Develop and manage detailed bid schedules, ensuring all milestones and deadlines are met.
o Work with cross-functional teams including sales, business development, finance, and subject matter experts by assigning tasks, tracking progress, and facilitating regular status meetings.
o Review all proposal components for compliance with RFP requirements and implement quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency
o Conduct post-bid reviews to capture lessons learned and continuously improve bid processes and outcomes.
o Support with writing original, persuasive content for proposals, using storytelling and visual elements to engage evaluators.
o Help develop graphics and data visualizations to enhance proposal impact.
o Design and update proposal templates and tools to streamline future bid efforts and maintain consistency.

What is needed:
" 1 year of experience in professional writing and managing multiple, concurrent bids in fast-paced environments, including public and private sector RFP/RFI responses.
" Demonstrated ability to lead proposal kick-off meetings, develop compliance matrices, and oversee the end-to-end bid process.
" Strong creative, analytical, and organizational skills, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, winning proposals on time.
" Advanced proficiency in MS Office, InDesign, and proposal management software.

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data.

Benefits