National Bid Manager

The **National Bid Manager** position is a key strategic role as part of a leading global consultancy supporting strategic pursuits within the RPS** Project Management Division.** This includes tracking and positioning for pursuits, business development and client engagement activity, managing strategic bids, and providing training support for bid writing. You will work with the Executive Director, Executive Strategy Manager, Executive General Managers and General Managers in shaping and winning work to position the Division as market leaders in our selected markets.
- Leading a Pursuit & Bid function nationally and maintaining a high-performing team.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to improve the functionality of the Pursuit & Bid process where possible.
- Proactively seeking ongoing improvements and efficiencies in all activities, focusing on reducing costs.
- Support major panel engagement strategies and strategic bids.
- Support General Managers with training staff on bid management.
- Deploys the necessary skills and resources to support bidding activity and strategic pursuits.
- Coordinates the materials to support business development in Project Management, including project case studies, project summaries and CVs.
- Proactively communicates and works with the business units and broader business development and marketing team on joint initiatives.
- Contributes to brand activities, including award submissions and thought leadership initiatives.
- Interface with the RPS Marketing team to support brand awareness and communication of our capability.
- Coordinates key client relationship management activities for selected clients in consultation with client managers.
- Contribute to business development and marketing reports for Project Management.

**ABOUT YOU**
- Hold a tertiary qualification in Business, Marketing or Communications.
- Minimum 7 years experience in marketing and/or business development, preferably within a large professional services/consulting environment.
- Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Certified Practitioner with an aim to achieve Bid/Proposal Professional Certification.
- Research and market analysis skills.
- Demonstrated ability in developing strategic business development and client relationship management plans.
- Demonstrate high levels of initiative and be able to work autonomously with little direction.
- Experience in fostering relationships and in engaging and managing internal stakeholders. A pro-active, strategic and lateral thinker that demonstrates initiative.
- Strong written, oral and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated experience and skill in influencing and persuasion, project management and reporting.
- Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks and deadlines.
- The ability to work as part of a team or individually.
- Ability to coordinate requirements across several business units, intrastate and interstate.

**WHAT'S ON OFFER**

RPS is a market-leading project management team specialising in delivering large complex projects. You will have the opportunity to provide leadership to a high-performing team and be part of our growth and expansion.

We are offering you the opportunity to be part of our continued success, providing you with an exciting and rewarding role where your efforts will be recognised. We also offer a wide range of employee benefits:

- Vibrant workplace culture
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional memberships
- Active Lifestyle Allowance $250 p.a.
- 14 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
- Learning and talent development programs, including study support/assistance and eLearning, Coaching and Mentoring programs and more.
- Active social clubs, Employee Assistance Program, Service Recognition and more++

**Our Approach**

Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work. ‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace: ‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’

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