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, kawhakawhanakehiarāneiitēneitūranga Skills 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;15days’paid 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
Mōteahatāuetatariana? / 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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