Proposal Solutions Manager

2 weeks ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada CAE Inc Full time

About This Role

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Proposal Solutions Manager to lead our proposal capture teams for Defense and Security (D&S) CAE Canada. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering winning proposals on time and on budget.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establish and communicate proposal schedules with clear milestones and assignees to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Review customer Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposals (RFP) to extract winning themes and identify CAE discriminators that will increase the probability of win.
  • Define bid strategy to address customer requirements in the most cost-effective manner, while leveraging CAE core technologies and off-the-shelf products.
  • In collaboration with Business Development/Sales and Pricing, help define Price to Win (PTW).
  • In collaboration with Engineering, derive Design to Cost (DTC) targets for each module/system/service and communicate the challenge to the organization.
  • Prepare and deliver presentations to upper management.
  • Ensure commonality, consistency, and reuse across bids.
  • Prepare Basis of Estimate (BoE) and comparable to validate estimated costs.
  • Ensure program risks are identified, quantified, and recommend mitigation plans.
  • In collaboration with Program Management (PM), prepare and challenge program schedules.
  • Negotiate and validate workshare allocation between global CAE sites when working on joint Intercompany proposals.
  • Interface directly and indirectly with customer to review/present/negotiate the proposal content.
  • Peer Review estimated costs and proposal deliverables.
  • Define mid-to-long-term strategies for future bids, including outsourcing, off-shoring, and partnership opportunities.
  • Investigate tools and process changes to improve proposal accuracy and efficiency.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical domain or equivalent experience, combined with previous experience/exposure to military aircraft, naval vessels, tactical systems, synthetic environment, and modeling & simulation.
  • Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in a high-tech industry.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Result-oriented.
  • Good organizational skills and business acumen.
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity, customer-focused, with excellent decision-making and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
  • Previous experience in government proposal writing.
  • Previous experience with Salesforce.
  • Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset.
  • Ability to hold a Canadian Security Clearance & Controlled Good Clearance.
  • Eligibility to work in Canada either as a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident, or with a valid Work Permit.

What We Offer

CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to rh-hr@cae.com.



  • Montreal, Quebec, Canada CAE Full time

    About This RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Proposal Solutions Manager to lead our Proposal Capture Teams for Defense and Security (D&S) CAE Canada. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering winning proposals on time and on budget.Key ResponsibilitiesEstablish and communicate Proposal Schedules with clear milestones and assignees...


  • Montreal, Quebec, Canada CAE Full time

    About This RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Proposal Solutions Manager to lead our Proposal Capture Teams for Defense and Security (D&S) CAE Canada. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering winning proposals on time and on budget.Key ResponsibilitiesEstablish and communicate Proposal Schedules with clear milestones and assignees...


  • Montreal, Quebec, Canada CAE Inc Full time

    About This RoleThis senior leadership role will oversee the development and delivery of winning proposals for Defense and Security (D&S) projects at CAE Canada. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading high-performing teams and driving results-oriented proposal strategies.Develop and execute comprehensive proposal strategies that meet...

  • Proposal Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Montreal, Quebec, Canada Pomerleau Full time

    We are Pomerleau.Pomerleau is a leading construction company in Canada, recognized for its expertise in the institutional, commercial, industrial, and civil engineering sectors. As a general contractor, construction manager, project manager, and design-builder, we deliver excellence to our clients.What You Will DoThe Proposal Manager will play a key role in...


  • Montreal, Quebec, Canada CAE Inc Full time

    About This RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Proposal Solutions Manager to join our team at CAE Inc. As a key member of our Proposals Team, you will be responsible for coordinating, executing, managing, and delivering winning proposals for our Civil Simulation Products.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement proposal strategies to address customer...


  • Montreal, Quebec, Canada CAE Inc Full time

    About This RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Proposal Solutions Manager to join our team at CAE Inc. As a key member of our Proposals Team, you will be responsible for coordinating, executing, managing, and delivering winning proposals for our Civil Simulation Products.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement proposal strategies to address customer...


  • Montreal, Quebec, Canada CAE Inc Full time

    Job Title: Proposal ManagerAs a Proposal Manager at CAE Inc, you will play a key role in developing and submitting high-quality proposals to secure new business opportunities. This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires strong technical skills, business acumen, and excellent communication abilities.Key Responsibilities:Develop and manage proposals...


  • Montreal, Quebec, Canada CAE Inc Full time

    About This RoleCAE Inc is seeking a highly skilled Proposal Solutions Manager to join our team. As a key member of our Proposals Team, you will be responsible for coordinating, executing, managing, and delivering winning proposals for our Civil Simulation Products.Key Responsibilities:Identify and leverage CAE's discriminators to increase the probability of...


  • Montreal, Quebec, Canada Evolving Web Full time

    Proposal ManagerEvolving Web is seeking a highly skilled Proposal Manager to join our team. As a Proposal Manager, you will play a critical role in developing and delivering high-quality proposals that showcase our expertise and services.Key Responsibilities:Develop and manage proposal development strategies and plansCollaborate with cross-functional teams...


  • Montreal, Quebec, Canada Evolving Web Full time

    Proposal ManagerEvolving Web is seeking a highly skilled Proposal Manager to join our team. As a Proposal Manager, you will play a critical role in developing and delivering high-quality proposals that showcase our expertise and services.Key Responsibilities:Develop and manage proposal development strategies and plansCollaborate with cross-functional teams...


  • Montreal, Quebec, Canada Evolving Web Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Proposal Manager to join our team at Evolving Web. As a Proposal Manager, you will play a critical role in developing and executing proposals that showcase our expertise and drive business growth.Key ResponsibilitiesProposal Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop high-quality proposals...


  • Montreal, Quebec, Canada Evolving Web Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Proposal Manager to join our team at Evolving Web. As a Proposal Manager, you will play a critical role in developing and executing proposals that showcase our expertise and drive business growth.Key ResponsibilitiesProposal Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop high-quality proposals...


  • Montreal, Quebec, Canada CAE Inc Full time

    About This RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Proposal Solutions Manager to join our team at CAE Inc. This individual will be responsible for the coordination, execution, management, and delivery of winning proposals for our Civil Simulation Products.The Role We Are OfferingBe a part of the Proposals Team responsible for the coordination, execution,...


  • Montreal, Quebec, Canada CAE Full time

    About the RoleCAE is seeking a talented Bid and Proposals Manager to join our Defence and Security team. As a key member of a capture team, the ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the proposal generation activities between initial Pursue-No-Pursue (PnP) and Bid Submission for bids for the UK and Europe.This role requires a strategic thinker with...


  • Montreal, Quebec, Canada Evolving Web Full time

    Proposal ManagerEvolving Web is seeking a highly skilled Proposal Manager to join our team. As a Proposal Manager, you will play a critical role in developing and delivering high-quality proposals that showcase our expertise and services.Key Responsibilities:Develop and manage proposal strategies and contentCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure...


  • Montreal, Quebec, Canada Evolving Web Full time

    Proposal ManagerEvolving Web is seeking a highly skilled Proposal Manager to join our team. As a Proposal Manager, you will play a critical role in developing and delivering high-quality proposals that showcase our expertise and services.Key Responsibilities:Develop and manage proposal strategies and contentCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure...


  • Montreal, Quebec, Canada CAE Inc Full time

    Job Title: Proposal ManagerAs a Proposal Manager at CAE Inc, you will play a key role in developing and submitting high-quality proposals to secure new business opportunities. Your primary responsibility will be to work closely with the sales team and business development team to create timely and effective proposals that meet customer requirements.Key...


  • Montreal, Quebec, Canada CAE Inc Full time

    Job Title: Proposal ManagerAs a Proposal Manager at CAE Inc, you will play a key role in developing and submitting high-quality proposals to secure new business opportunities. Your primary responsibility will be to work closely with the sales team and business development team to create timely and effective proposals that meet customer requirements.Key...

  • Proposal Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Montreal, Quebec, Canada Evolving Web Full time

    Job Title: Proposal ManagerWe are seeking a highly skilled Proposal Manager to join our team at Evolving Web. As a Proposal Manager, you will play a critical role in developing and executing proposals that showcase our expertise and drive business growth.Key Responsibilities:Develop and manage proposal strategies to meet client needs and drive business...


  • Montreal, Quebec, Canada CAE Full time

    About CAE's Defence & Security Business UnitCAE's Defence & Security business unit is a globally recognized training and mission systems integrator. As a high technology company, we are at the leading edge of digital innovation providing training and mission support solutions across multi-domain operations – air, land, maritime, space and cyber.About the...