Line of Service
Internal Firm Services
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other
Management Level
Manager
Job Description & Summary
At PwC Ireland, we're
looking for a strategic and
motivated
Bid Manager to join our Business Development team. This is a high-impact role where
you'll
manage firmwide pursuits
and proposals. You will help shape
how we present our value to clients and help win high value work.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love collaborating across teams and have a passion
for
crafting compelling proposals –
we'd
lo
ve to hear from you.
As a Bid Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in managing the pursuit process across the firm. You'll coordinate cross- functional teams to deliver high-quality client-focused proposals that meet PwC's standards and client requirements.
The Bid Manager will
be responsible for
ensuring the highest standards of quality outputs and deliverables and engagement from the
B
id
Team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Project Management:
Lead and manage the full
bid and pitch
lifecycle from
initial
planning through
t
o
submission and post bid reviews
/ feedback.
You will
be
responsible
for
en
suring
timely
delivery and adherence to project timelines.
- 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:
Champion PwC's brand standards across all proposal materials ensuring consistency in tone, style
and presentation.
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
.
* Minimum 6-7yrs
experience in bid management, proposal writing, or related roles, ideally within professional services
or corporate environment
* Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and deliver high-quality outputs under pressure
* Deep
understanding of business development
strategies
and
processes
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 to different audiences
.
* Highly organised,
with a
strong focus on process and attention to detail
* Proficiency
in Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce.
* Analytical
thinker with strong
problem-solving
capabilities
and proactive mindset
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* Skilled in prioritising tasks and managing competing deadlines in fast- paced environment.
* Collaborative team player w
ho builds strong relationships across teams and functions
* Demonstrates professionalism, integrity and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Unlock your potential with PwC Ireland
W
e believe that challenges are better solved together
We're
inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology,
you'll
be a part of amazing teams
encouraged to collaborate and innovate in a way that creates powerful solutions and makes a positive impact.
This purpose-led work, and our continuous development and encouragement, will help unlock your potential and take your career to the next level.
**Enjoy PwC's
perks**
We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive employee benefits and flexibility programs that will help
you
thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at
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).
Being appreciated for being you
Our most
valuable asset
is our
people
and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We are an equal opportunity
employer
and we value diversity. We do not discriminate
on the basis of
race, religion,
color
, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
.
We believe this so much that we have signed up for the
Business in the Community Elevate Pledge
.
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)
You can learn more about our culture of belonging and explore our range of inclusive programmes, initiatives, employee resource groups and more at
.
Avoid the confidence gap; you do not have to match all the listed requirements exactly to apply,
we'd
love to hear from you
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to
participate
in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please
email us
for more information.
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Bid Proposals, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Content Editing, Creative Design, Creativity, Customer Value Proposition (CVP), Data-Driven Insights, Data Storytelling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employee Value Proposition, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, National Sales Training, Negotiation Coaching, Negotiation Styles, Optimism, Pricing Strategy {+ 15 more}
Desired Languages
(If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No
Government Clearance Required?
No
Job Posting End Date