Proposals Manager – Onsite Position
The position focuses on supporting multiple business units within a Shared Service environment. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Proposal Solutions team by planning, developing and producing all proposal deliverables required by the solicitation. You should also be able to provide a hands-on approach to the entire proposal development processes, including but not limited to identification of team member roles and responsibilities, development of outlines and delegation of assignments, monitoring and driving timelines, ensuring compliance, and all other aspects of producing a winning proposal.
The candidate will work with multiple stake holders to program manage the proposal effort, to ensure that proposals reflect the best technical, management, and price offerings that Curtiss-Wright can make to get to a winning position on RFQs and RFPs.
Location: Ottawa, ON
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I RRSP with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Referral Program I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *
Salary Range: $103,900 - $138,500 plus bonus opportunity
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
Your Challenge:
Responds to RFQ/RFP releases and other calls for proposals; Drives proposal development individually and manages proposal stakeholder teams to ensure proposals meet all customer requirements; prepares and assists in submission of proposals to include review and compliance, outlining, and follow-through on compliant and timely proposal submission with appropriate approvals;
Organizes and leads bid review meetings, including bid/no bid, and ensures winning strategies are established and clearly conveyed in the submission as required (competitive bids)
Provides direction for the preparation of the technical, management, and cost inputs to achieve a response in line with the RFP requirements and bid strategy
Leads and organizes ongoing proposal meetings to identify and resolve problems and share information
Leads the assembly and production of a complete submission which meets all RFP requirements
Leads or participates in kick-off meetings; oversees team's effort through the writing process; oversees proposal reviews; obtains management and corporate approvals; and follows through on compliant and timely proposal submission
Manages multiple bids and proposals with dynamic priorities
Leads or supports process improvement initiatives
What You Bring:
University degree in Engineering, Business Management, Finance, or equivalent experience
Experience in project management is mandatory, with a minimum of 7-10 years related experience.
Strong knowledge of Aviation/Aerospace market and customer base is mandatory
Proficient in Microsoft Office business applications
Proficient in ERP (SAP), MS Dynamics CRM, or equivalents is desired but not mandatory
Strong skills in planning, problem solving, critical thinking, analysis, and research
Excellent written and oral communication
Team leadership skills and experience and proven ability to work within a team; an active listener, collaborative, forward leaning, and influential
Balanced business perspective
Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadline requirements with minimal supervision
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; with a focus on team leadership
Ability to demonstrate the following key Guiding Principles:
Challenge the Status Quo – Constantly seek better ways
Seeking Solutions – Focus on the solution instead of the problem
Collective Accountability – Hold oneself, then others accountable for achieving results
Who We Are
Environmental, Social and Governance
At our world-class manufacturing and design facility in Ottawa, Ontario, we manufacture rugged products optimized for high-mix, high quality and small batch sizes typical of military requirements. Equipped with the latest assembly, cleaning, coating and inspection equipment, our operations are AS9100 and ISO-9001 certified and we comply with the highest standards of workmanship defined by IPC and J-STD specifications. All materials and processes are controlled by our enterprise-wide SAP and MES systems which offer full component traceability to individual products by serial number.
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Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
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