PwC

Markets - Pursuits & Proposals Manager

PwC  •  Auckland, NZ (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Management Level

Manager

& Summary

Kia ora,

Innovate. Build.Reinvent Make yourskills count at PwC New Zealand.

At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems.

This is a place to keep growing.You’lllearn from the best, take on meaningful challenges, and make a lasting impact for our clients, our communities, and Aotearoa.

Ngākōreromotēneitūranga About the role

As aPursuits and Proposals Managerwithin our Markets team,you'llplay a critical role in helping PwC win and grow key client engagements. Working alongside partners, directors, and pursuit teams across the firm,you'lllead complex proposal and bid processes from qualification through to submission and debrief.

You'llcombine strategic thinking, project management excellence, and compelling storytelling to help our teams bring their best ideas to market and deliver differentiated client solutions.

This is a full-time, fixed-term contractrole providing parental leave cover for a 6-month periodinAuckland

Your day-to-day could include:

  • Managing the end-to-end proposal and pursuit lifecycle, including go/no-go decisions, pursuit strategy workshops, bid planning, content development, submission management, and post-bid reviews

  • Facilitating pursuit team workshops to develop winning strategies, value propositions, and compelling win themes aligned to client needs

  • Coaching senior stakeholders and pursuit teams to create client-focused, persuasive proposals, presentations, and pitch materials

  • Providing bid managementexpertise, including drafting, editing, reviewing, and refining content to ensure high-quality, differentiated responses

  • Driving bid governance, timelines, and stakeholder coordination across multiple complex opportunities simultaneously

  • Championing PwC's brand, visual identity, and tone of voice across proposal and presentation materials

  • Managing tender monitoring processes and helping direct opportunities to theappropriate subjectmatter experts and business development teams

  • Maintaining and enhancing bid resources, knowledge libraries, and proposal best practices across the firm

  • Supporting the evolution of bid processes and tools, including integration withSalesforceandleveragingemerging technologies such as A.I. to improve pursuit effectiveness

  • Collaborating with global PwC bid management teams to share insights, innovations, and leading practices

Ngāpūkengakakaweamaiekoe, kawhakawhanakehiarāneiitēneitūrangaSkills you will bring or develop in this role

  • 7+ years'experience leading and managing complex bids, proposals, and pursuit processes within aprofessional servicesor B2B environment

  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, workstreams, and deadlines

  • Proven ability to develop compelling client-focused value propositions, proposal content, and presentation materials

  • Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing and coaching senior leaders

  • A collaborative, solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to challenge constructively and drive successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment

Ngāāhuatangahirahiraotemahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ

  • Rewards- Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals

  • Growth- Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways

  • Wellbeing- $250 annual wellbeing allowance;Life & Income protection;Sonder/EAP/Headspace;15dayspaid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)

  • Reputation- PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us and you’llaccelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems.

  • Flexibility- Flexible working; supportive coaching culture

  • Time off- Twopaidrecognition daysoffprovided each yearduring ourannual summer shutdown period;purchaseup to two extra weeks’ annual leave

  • Whānau & community- Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave

teahatāuetatariana? / What are you waiting for?

Belong to a community of problem solvers where differences are embraced.We’llempower you with technology, coaching,flexibilityand trust to make a meaningful difference. Learn more on our careers site at https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html

Grow here. Go further.

Ngāwhakautuki opātaiYour questions answered

Motuhake / Independence:Maintainingindependence is fundamental todemonstratingthat PwC has not been influenced by any relationships or situations that undermine our objectivity. This role requires anindependencereview process.

Tono tikamai Please apply directly:We’renot currently partnering with recruitment agencies for this role. Ifyou’dlike to be considered, please apply directly -we’dlove to hear from you.

Naumaingātonowawe We encourage early applications:This role may close before the listed date if weidentifya suitable candidate.

Atamaihangahanga A.I. usage:Please note that secure, A.I.-enabled tools may support parts of our recruitment process, but all applications are reviewed and decisions made by our people.

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

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About PwC

At PwC, we help clients drive their companies to the leading edge. We’re a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 370,000 people in 149 countries. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting we help build, accelerate and sustain momentum. Find out more at www.pwc.com.

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Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
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Year Founded
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Website
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