Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Pursuit Manager, ANS
Phoenix, AZ - USA
Job Summary
- Youll lead end-to-end development of responses to requests for information qualifications quotations and proposals (collectively RFx) including resumes project descriptions brochures proposals presentations interview materials shortlist presentations and other marketing assets while ensuring brand alignment quality standards and compliance with pursuit processes.
- Youll manage multiple concurrent pursuits prioritize competing deadlines and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Youll review solicitation documents to identify compliance requirements evaluation criteria submission instructions risks required forms and key deadlines.
- Youll develop and manage pursuit schedules responsibility matrices review milestones content plans and production timelines in collaboration with technical leadership and supervisors to ensure materials are completed reviewed and submitted on time.
- Youll facilitate kickoff meetings to confirm pursuit strategy win themes differentiators team roles schedule expectations and decision points.
- Youll support competitive analyses and winning strategy development to improve the firms likelihood of successful project awards.
- Youll coordinate with business development leaders technical teams and other subject matter experts to gather and refine proposal content.
- Youll write edit and organize proposal content to ensure clarity consistency persuasive messaging client focus brand alignment and compliance with requirements.
- Youll contribute to pre-proposal efforts including targeted marketing campaigns strategic advertising or social media initiatives public relations support and collateral development that advance business development activities
- Youll conduct stage-gate proposal reviews and approval checkpoints to ensure compliance with proposal requirements.
- Youll oversee final production quality control packaging and electronic or physical submission of pursuit deliverables.
- Youll direct the quality and success of bids ensuring proposals meet compliance requirements reflect win strategy and present the firms qualifications effectively.
- Youll track pursuit milestones submission outcomes debrief findings shortlist results win/loss trends and lessons learned to improve future proposal performance.
- Youll maintain and improve proposal tools templates boilerplate content pursuit checklists review protocols and best-practice resources.
- Youll promote consistent proposal processes accountability quality standards and continuous improvement across the pursuit team.
- Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Communications Journalism or a related field; equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree considered
- 6 years of experience in proposal or pursuit management within the AEC industry or a comparable professional services environment
- 6 years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite with advanced proficiency in Word Excel and PowerPoint
- 3 years of experience with collaboration platforms such as SharePoint or Microsoft Teams in a proposal workflow context
- 3 years of experience producing proposal and marketing collateral using Adobe Creative Suite; InDesign proficiency highly preferred with working knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator
- Proven track record managing high-complexity strategic pursuits end-to-end
- Experience contributing to competitive analysis win strategy development and client intelligence gathering to improve pWin
- Working familiarity with CRM and proposal management systems (e.g. Salesforce Deltek); ability to maintain and update opportunity records independently
- Demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff set expectations and coach contributors through proposal processes
- Experience facilitating kickoff meetings leading proposal review sessions and driving team accountability across distributed pursuit teams
- Strong change management instincts able to identify process gaps propose improvements and implement workflow enhancements in collaboration with leadership
Accenture I&CP offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision coverage; basic life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) with employer match; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off and holidays; paid maternity and parental caregiver leave; adoption and surrogacy assistance; supplemental insurance plans; an employee assistance program; legal resources; and identity theft protection.
Benefits eligibility may vary by state country and role. Please connect with your recruiter for more information.
Required Experience:
Manager
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