Proposal Team Manager

Who we are: At Workplace Options (WPO), we deliver human-centric solutions that empower people to thrive - personally and professionally. With a global team of more than 4,800 professionals, we provide real-time emotional support, therapy, coaching, mindfulness, and family services to millions worldwide. Since 1982, we’ve partnered with employers, health plans, and insurers to design flexible, forward-thinking programs that evolve alongside today’s changing workforce. Today, we support 160 million people across 150,000 organizations, including over half of Fortune 500 companies. Now part of the TELUS Health family, we are expanding our global impact by combining decades of wellbeing expertise. Together, we’re building healthier, more resilient organizations—one person at a time. Current Opportunity: Proposal Team Manager (1 year Contract role) Location: Canada Onsite/Hybrid/Remote: Remote or hybrid depending on your proximity to our Toronto or Montreal office Salary: $85-90k CAD a year plus we offer a competitive range of benefits What you will do: We are looking for a skilled Proposal Manager to manage the development of business proposals. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, excellent project management skills, and the ability to produce compelling proposals that meet client requirements and drive business growth. The Proposal Team Manager will also manage the proposal development process, ensuring timely and high-quality submissions. Responsibilities: Lead Proposal Development: Oversee the end-to-end proposal process, from initial request to final submission, ensuring compliance with client requirements and internal standards. Team Management: Supervise and mentor a team of proposal writers, coordinators, and subject matter experts, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment. Strategic Planning: Develop proposal strategies that effectively address client needs and highlight our company’s value proposition. Quality Assurance: Review and edit proposal content for clarity, consistency, and compliance, ensuring a compelling and persuasive narrative. Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with sales, marketing, finance, legal, and technical teams to gather necessary information and insights for proposals. Process Improvement: Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the proposal development process. Deadline Management: Ensure all proposals are completed and submitted on time, adhering to internal and external deadlines. Qualifications/Skills: Minimum of 10 years in proposal management and/or 5 years in a leadership role. Experience in EAP is preferred Strong project management and organizational abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Suite and proposal management software. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple proposals simultaneously. Attention to detail and commitment to quality. What we offer: At Workplace Options, we don’t just deliver wellbeing services to our clients, we champion wellbeing for our own employees as well. Examples of our benefits and commitment to employee wellbeing include: Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, Employer Pension Contribution, Travel Reimbursement, Extended healthcare, dental and vision benefits, Life insurance, AD&D and Long-term disability insurance, Monthly clinical supervision, Supervision stipend, Training/tuition reimbursement, Access to professional monthly clinical development webinars & professional development workshops, Gym Reimbursement, Wellness rewards, Access to EAP benefits and all WPO services, Mentorship Program, 24/7 support for risk calls, Employee exchange programme, Comprehensive training provided for this position. At Workplace Options, we are committed to and are accountable for building a workplace where individuals feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work, free from judgment or fear of discrimination. We understand that having a diverse organization is only the beginning and it will require nurturing and care to thrive. We will continue to take action to ensure we achieve equitable and measurable outcomes. We strive to cultivate a space where diverse voices are not only heard but actively sought out and valued for the unique insights they bring. By embracing and promoting authenticity, we aim to build a vibrant and inclusive community that fosters collaboration, innovation, belonging and personal growth. Workplace Options collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. If you are a European job applicant, refer to our Privacy Notice for further details (https://www.workplaceoptions.com/privacy-notice-for-recruitment/).