INTERIM – Bid Support Project Manager, Financial Services
This role will be of interest to anyone with experience of Bid Support, who is available to start immediately on a role based in London.
Background:
Our client is a global Professional Services firm in Financial Services. They currently have more high potential opportunities at the proposal stage than they have qualified personnel to generate responses.
They are looking to hire interim Project Managers, to report into a Senior Commercial Bid Partner, to develop commercial responses to new opportunities.
Role:
We are looking for Project Managers with experience of bid co-ordination and writing.
Responsibilities will include:
- Understanding the RFP / response process for each bid
- Assembling & leading a team [~8/9 people] to craft a response structure
- Mobilising content production into a consistent proposal
- Liaising with the Partner to understand competitive positioning, determine key messages, shape solutions & articulate benefits
- Producing a high calibre response that is compliant with the RFP / response process.
Please note, this is NOT a deal-shaping role. All commercial aspects of the bids are dealt with by the Partner.
Specific skills/requirements:
This person must be able to demonstrate:
- Successful track-record of leading / co-ordinating & writing large consulting bids
- Financial Services industry experience
- Excellent writing skills
- Ability to lead & manage geographically dispersed teams
- Technical awareness.
In addition, the following would be a distinct advantage but are not mandatory:
- Government experience
- Knowledge of Offshore Solutions
Logistics:
Rate: Good
Location: London
Approx duration: Initially up to 1 month, but may be extended
Interested?
If you are interested, please contact Jim Shaw, using the Contact Us button above, stating your target rate and outlining any relevant experience.