We are seeking a Proposal Manager to join our Leadership Team within the Proposal Development Centre. This role may be based in our Calgary, Halifax, or Ottawa facilities. As a member of the Proposal Leadership Team, you will lead complex defence proposals, ensuring compliant, high-quality submissions and compelling narratives that differentiate General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada.
Requirements
- Lead the end-to-end development of RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and related solicitation responses
- Foster positive, collaborative relationships between proposal managers and proposal support specialists
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary Capture Teams to develop technically sound and customer-focused solutions
- Mentor, coach, and provide peer leadership to the capture team members
- Develop and manage proposal development plans, including schedules, compliance matrices, storyboards/work packages, outlines, templates, and review plans
- Plan, facilitate, and lead proposal kickoff meetings, proposal status reviews, workshops, and focused collaborative sessions
- Assign, track, and monitor proposal writing and content development tasks
- Maintain proposal baselines and manage updates resulting from solicitation amendments
- Ensure strategic messaging, branding, style, and corporate standards are consistently applied throughout proposals
- Drive adoption of Agile proposal development practices, AI tools, and digital collaboration platforms
- Harvest key proposal content for the Proven Experience library
- Track and report proposal status, risks, and key performance metrics to leadership
- Foster positive relationships across the Proposal Development Centre
- Lead or support initiatives to standardize proposal templates, tools, processes, and best practices across the organization
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- RRSP access
- Flexible time off
- Career development through learning platforms, educational assistance, mentoring, and reimbursement of professional memberships
- Additional perks such as employee discounts, free onsite parking, social clubs, and an annual scholarship program for employees' children
