Pursuit Manager

KPMG's continued success depends on its ability to win large opportunities with both existing and new clients. Our Strategic Pursuits Team (SPT) is made up of dedicated pursuit specialists who work with our internal client-facing teams to improve their competitive position and win rate on major pursuits. Our Pursuit Managers drive quality and efficient pursuit processes and outputs to maximise the chances of winning an opportunity.

**Your Opportunity**

As a Pursuit Manager, you will work closely with the Senior Pursuit Manager and Pursuit Leaders to:

- Actively manage the pursuit process with senior stakeholders by leveraging strong project management skills and tools
- Help our client-facing teams to focus on long-term major pursuits by actively managing the pursuit process to consistently execute the strategy and pursuit tactics
- Provide pursuit management support to teams on short turnaround opportunities
- Draw together expertise across our business to help assist with unique solutions to our clients’ needs
- Manage the development of creative, engaging and insightful pursuit collateral, for example proposal documents and presentations
- Participate in a continual learning environment by sharing experience and knowledge

**How are you extraordinary?**

You are passionate about the importance of fantastic communication, to share ideas, inspire and create change. You are able to digest, distil and communicate complex concepts in both written and verbal form.

You resonate with our values and are excited to contribute to our culture of integrity, excellence and collaboration.

You get things done You're organised, efficient and have a high attention to detail to deliver impactful outcomes.

**Your Experience**

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include:

- Sound knowledge of a sales/pursuit methodology
- Experience in planning pursuits, coordinating teams and influencing colleagues
- Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritise, set and meet deadlines
- Very strong organisation skills, attention to detail, initiative and a proactive, open-minded approach
- Strong written, verbal and visual communication skills
- The ability to build rapport quickly and develop working relationships with senior stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes
- The ability to work both independently and contribute to a strong collaborative team culture
- Curiosity and interest in new, creative ways of reaching our clients and demonstrating KPMG’s value
- 2-4 years pursuit or business development experience or experience in related areas

**Additional Information**:
**_ Please note KPMG Australia has a firmwide shutdown from 19th December to 8th of January. Applications submitted between this period will be reviewed in the New Year_**

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

**_ At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us._