Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Pursuit Manager, ANS

Accenture is a leader in infrastructure and capital projects, and they are seeking a Pursuit Manager to oversee the creation and refinement of proposal materials. The role involves facilitating proposal-related activities, managing schedules, and contributing to strategic marketing efforts to enhance project award likelihood.

Responsibilities:

• You’ll oversee the creation and refinement of qualification materials, including resumes, project descriptions, brochures, proposals, presentations, and other marketing assets, while maintaining adherence to brand guidelines, quality standards, and the company's pursuit processes
• You’ll facilitate proposal-related activities, including reviewing RFP/RFQ documentation, summarizing tasks, and planning production schedules to ensure organized and efficient execution
• You’ll develop and manage proposal review schedules in collaboration with technical team leadership and supervisors, ensuring all materials are completed, reviewed, and submitted on time
• You’ll participate in the go/no-go evaluation process by assessing available resources, outlining pursuit schedules, and collaborating with supervisors and team members to inform decisions
• You’ll assist in crafting competitive analyses and developing winning strategies to enhance the firm’s likelihood of project awards
• You’ll contribute to pre-proposal efforts, including targeted marketing campaigns, strategic advertising or social media initiatives, public relations efforts, and collateral development to support business activities
• You’ll consistently meet or exceed deadlines while supporting industry-leading hit rates
• You’ll Identify and recommend enhancements to departmental processes and efficiencies; collaborate with supervisors and colleagues to strategize and implement improvements
• You may perform additional duties and tasks as assigned to support the team and firm objectives

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or relevant professional experience may be substituted
• Minimum six (6) years within the architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) or similar industry, with a proven track record in proposal or pursuit management
• Minimum six (6) years' experience in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for document creation, data management, and presentations
• Minimum three (3) years' experience with collaboration tools like SharePoint, Microsoft teams, or other project collaboration platforms
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in technical skills for creating proposals, marketing collateral, and other pursuit-related materials
• Experience with InDesign is highly preferred, with additional familiarity in Photoshop and Illustrator
• Familiarity with CRM systems or proposal management tools (e.g., Salesforce, Deltek, Cosential)
• Ability to quickly analyze and distill complex information into clear, concise, and compelling written and visual materials
• Experience with or openness to change management practices, driving improvements in processes, workflows, and team collaboration
• Leadership potential or previous leadership experience is a plus, particularly in guiding team members through deadlines and project challenges
• Conflict resolution skills, with supervisor support as needed, to address challenges and ensure successful task completion