Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other

Management Level

Manager

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

Unlock your potential with PwC Ireland

We 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 Life@PwC. (https://www.pwc.ie/careers-ie/life-at-pwc.html).

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. (https://www.bitc.ie/the-leaders-group-on-sustainability/inclusive-workplace-pledge/)

You can learn more about our culture of belonging and explore our range of inclusive programmes, initiatives, employee resource groups and more at www.pwc.ie.

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.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

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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