Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

About the Role

The Strategic Pursuit Centre (SPC) at BDO is seeking a Manager to support strategic opportunities across public and private sector markets as well as lead a small team of pursuit professionals. This role combines people leadership, pursuit management excellence, operational oversight, and process improvement, overseeing complex pursuits, coaching team members, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end pursuit management process for complex, strategic, and high-value opportunities.
Provide RFx analysis, pursuit strategy, proposal planning, compliance reviews, and submission oversight.
Partner with service line leaders, partners, and subject matter experts to develop compelling and differentiated proposals.
Support oral presentations, pursuit debriefs, and lessons learned activities to continuously improve outcomes.
Ensure all deliverables meet BDO quality standards and align with firm branding, messaging, and pursuit best practices.
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of 2-4 pursuit professionals.
Conduct performance management, career development discussions, and ongoing coaching to support employee growth and engagement.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture aligned with BDO values.
Support recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve pursuit processes, workflows, tools, templates, and service delivery models.
Champion the adoption of technology, automation, AI-enabled tools, and leading practices that improve efficiency and proposal quality.
Participate in strategic planning initiatives that enhance SPC service offerings, operating models, and team effectiveness.
Serve as a trusted advisor to pursuit teams and business stakeholders across the firm.
Collaborate closely with Marketing, Business Development, Design, and Industry teams to deliver an exceptional internal client experience.
Build strong relationships across the organization to increase awareness, adoption, and effectiveness of SPC services.

Requirements

University degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, English, or a related field.
7+ years of progressive experience managing pursuits, proposals, or business development programs within professional services, consulting, technology, or related industries.
Experience supporting both public and private sector pursuits is required.
Expertise in pursuit management, proposal development, and RFx processes.
Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Demonstrated experience driving process improvement and operational efficiencies.
Ability to analyze performance metrics and identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Exceptional business writing, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, SharePoint, collaboration tools, and emerging AI-enabled productivity solutions.
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
Natural coach and people leader committed to developing talent.
Client service focused and solutions-oriented.
Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable managing competing priorities.
Collaborative and relationship-driven with a passion for continuous improvement.
Curious, innovative, and proactive in identifying opportunities to strengthen team performance and service delivery.

Skills

Pursuit management
Proposal development
RFx processes
Project management
Organizational skills
Prioritization skills
Process improvement
Operational efficiencies
Performance metrics analysis
Business writing
Communication
Facilitation
Stakeholder management
Cross-functional team leadership
Influencing senior stakeholders
Microsoft 365 applications
SharePoint
Collaboration tools
AI-enabled productivity solutions

Location

Virtual
Office
Client site

Work Type

Blended approach
Hybrid

Experience Level

7+ years of progressive experience
Manager

Education Level

University degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, English, or a related field.
APMP, PMP, or related project management certification is considered an asset.

Salary/Compensations

$93,000 to $141,000 annually

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits from day one
Flexible personal time off policy
Reimbursement for wellness initiatives

About the Company

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients.
We offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.
Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026.
At BDO, our people experience is guided by three core pillars—Do work with genuine care, Do what matters with purpose, and Do what’s next - shaping how we support our people, serve our clients, and grow together.
We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.
We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose.
We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what’s next and help shape the future of our firm.
BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives.
We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution.
We’re committed to supporting your overall wellbeing.
Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business.
BDO may use artificial intelligence enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can participate fully, contribute meaningfully and succeed without barriers.
We are dedicated to fostering a workplace defined by respect, fairness, and a true sense of belonging for everyone.
We recognize and celebrate the unique experiences, identities, and perspectives that each of us bring – and that these experiences strengthen how we work together.
Our commitment extends to ensuring that our application process is both inclusive and accessible.
If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.