Manager, Capture And Bid Response

TL;DR

Manager, Capture And Bid Response: Leading the capture motions and Bid Response team, guiding the team, along with supporting the response motion for large and/or complex tenders. Focus on continuous improvement and scalability, implementing best practices, tools, and processes to enhance team efficiency and expand capabilities.

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

Company

hirify.global is a software-focused IT solutions and services provider that equips organizations to be agile and innovative.

What you will do

• Lead and develop a team of Bid Response Specialists, providing coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to ensure high-quality output and career growth.
• Oversee the end-to-end bid response process, setting priorities, allocating resources, and ensuring deadlines and compliance standards are met.
• Drive continuous improvement and scalability, implementing best practices, tools, and processes to enhance team efficiency and expand capabilities.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams, aligning bid strategies with business objectives.
• Create and manage an RFP content database, including executive summaries by technology/solution type, common questions, and a reference database.
• Participate in win/loss reviews and debrief calls to understand how to improve bid responses.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in working with Federal or Provincial bids
• 7+ years of experience in bid management, proposal development, or a related field within public sector environments.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience, including managing small teams and driving performance through coaching and development.
• Proven track record of leading complex, multi-stakeholder bid responses, ideally for large-scale or strategic opportunities.
• Strong background in project management and process improvement.
• Exceptional communication and personal skills, both written and verbal

Nice to have

• Active security clearance (secret or higher) is an asset
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Thrive in collaborative environment.
• Dedicated to achieving goals and committed to success.
• Flexibility in planning workdays.
• Recognized as a Great Place to Work for 20 consecutive years.
• Committed to an inclusive culture.
• Competitive perks that start on day one.