Senior Manager, Proposals

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  • Toronto, ON
  • $110,000-151,300 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Who we are
You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here we’re all professionals and there isn’t a mayor or a general store. What we’re trying to say is that we’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ about 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. That’s what’s most important to us. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.As a Senior Manager, Proposals your responsibilities will include:
  • Management and oversight of Doane Grant Thornton’s formal and informal proposal and presentation submissions in response to RFQs, RFIs, VORs, and RFPs.
  • Responsible for the end-to-end proposal delivery process, including evaluation, project kick-off and management, research, initial response, refinement, and final proposal submission.
  • Lead the national proposal team, including managing colleagues across various specialties, levels of seniority, and locations to deliver responses tailored to the client/prospect requirements.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop effective, persuasive proposals that highlight key advantages and reflect the team's strategy and value proposition.
  • Ensure all public sector and procurement responses are accurate, compliant, and ready.
  • Apply and steward Doane Grant Thornton’s brand voice, style, and messaging across all proposals.
  • Research and gather information to strengthen responses, demonstrate sector expertise, and add value.
  • Develop and manage detailed proposal timelines, including status calls, document review cycles, peer review, pricing calls, and more.
  • Stay informed of firm marketing initiatives, particularly major announcements, content themes, and events.
  • Bring forward new ideas for content, structure, and visual design, leveraging strong writing skills and a sharp eye for presentation quality.
  • Manage and update the Proposal SharePoint site, ensuring proposal assets, scorecards, boilerplate language, guides, and tools remain current and accessible.
  • Conduct post-submission debriefs to assess outcomes, capture lessons learned and identify opportunities.
  • Track and report on key metrics, including scorecard submissions, proposals produced, win rate and hub access/engagement.
Doane Grant Thornton
If you’re a bit like us, you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me”, where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Doane Grant Thornton, you’ll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well that’s when the magic happens!Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues’ stories at www.discoveryourpurple.caThink you’ve got what it takes to be a Senior Manager, Proposals? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:
  • University degree in English, communications, marketing, or relevant business experience in lieu.
  • 10 years’ experience managing proposal pursuits of all sizes and complexity, including the public sector.
  • Exceptional writing skills with a meticulous eye for accuracy, grammar, and high attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Capacity to distill the value of Doane Grant Thornton into succinctly written responses.
  • Managerial skills to lead the proposal team and process with stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving ability.
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills, adhering to strict deadlines and managing multiple priorities.
  • High degree of flexibility to accommodate changes in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, SharePoint.
  • Dynamics (CRM) experience considered an asset.
At Doane Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That’s our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.What's in it for you?Profit sharing, Flex days, RRSP contributions, Firmwide holiday closure, Wellness benefits, Concierge-like benefits, Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks, and more!At Doane Grant Thornton, we believe compensation should reflect more than just market data—it should reflect you. We’re serious about compensation. We benchmark regularly across a wide spectrum of roles, industries, sectors, and levels to ensure our ranges are both competitive and current. But we don’t stop there. We also consider the unique strengths, experiences, and impact each individual brings to the table. Our salary ranges are reviewed annually, and where you land within the range depends on a mix of factors—your background, your skills, and how your contributions align with internal equity. To help start the conversation, the current salary range for this role is $110,000–$151,300 in Toronto. If the role is available in other locations, the range may differ to reflect local market factors.Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. That’s why we’re working in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week.Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?

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