Overview

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference. We are seeking an experienced Proposal Manager to lead the development of high-quality, client-focused proposals in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Based in Vancouver, this role will work closely with cross-functional teams to manage proposals from initial opportunity through to submission, while also supporting broader pursuit and business development activities.

The successful candidate brings strong project management and writing skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders to deliver compelling, compliant submissions.

What you will do

Proposal Management

• Manage and lead the end-to-end proposal development process, from planning through to submission • Serve as the central point of contact for proposal teams, coordinating timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables • Analyze requirements and ensure all submissions are compliant, complete, and aligned with client expectations • Facilitate kick-off meetings, content development sessions, and review cycles • Write, edit, and refine proposal content to ensure clarity, consistency, and a strong client focus • Coordinate inputs from subject matter experts and ensure alignment across contributors • Oversee production and submission, including quality control, formatting, and final packaging

Pursuits and Opportunity Management

• Monitor and triage incoming opportunity leads through shared intake channels, ensuring timely review, distribution, and visibility across relevant stakeholders • Coordinate and facilitate opportunity intake discussions to support bid/no-bid decisions and align on pursuit strategy • Maintain tracking of opportunities from initial intake through active pursuit in centralized systems • Support pursuit execution for key strategic accounts (for example BC Government), including coordinating inputs, managing timelines, and contributing to submission readiness • Capture and share insights from proposal activity, including lessons learned, competitive positioning, and contributing to post-submission debriefs

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to shape value propositions, win themes, and response strategies • Collaborate with marketing, creative, and business development teams to strengthen submissions • Identify opportunities to improve proposal processes, tools, and templates • Contribute to knowledge sharing across the proposal and pursuit community • Leverage emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to improve proposal development efficiency, support content drafting and editing, and enhance quality and consistency

What you bring to the role

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in proposal development, pursuits, or business writing within a deadline-driven environment • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines • Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills • Experience working with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders • High attention to detail and strong quality control discipline • Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment • Strong organizational and prioritization skills • Collaborative, team-oriented approach • Solutions-focused with a strong sense of ownership • Adaptable and comfortable working under tight timelines • Detail-oriented while maintaining a big-picture perspective KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information The expected base salary range for this position is $74,000 to $90,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program. Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778. AI Usage We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework. We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.