Assistant Manager - Pursuit Management - BFS/KPO

Roles and responsibilities :

We are recruiting an Assistant Manager for our Pursuit Support team. Working as an Assistant Manager in this team, your responsibilities will include :

- Quickly understand the proposal/presentation objectives and determine the scope of work for the KGS Pursuit Support team

- Source information from relevant internal sources and teams etc., collate and analyze information logically and producing high-quality outputs by deploying standard templates in a timely manner

- Create the document structure as per the RFP / proposal requirement and discuss with senior team members

- Work with the onshore teams to set-up the repository of the recent client presentations, RFI / RFP responses, marketing collateral, etc.

- Maintain the repository and the tracker to ensure that all recent documents are added regularly

- Create and update standard decks, by scenario, that highlight the best slides that can be leveraged in future presentations, RFx responses, pitchbooks, capability decks etc.

- Manage the overall performance of the team, as well as the quality of its output

- Work closely with key stakeholders and build productive relationships

Essential skills required :

Education / professional qualifications :

- BE/B.Tech/BBA/BCom/MBA Preferred Prior Experience

- Graduates with 8-10 years, post Graduates with 6-8 years of relevant industry experience in a similar role particularly in a professional services firm / third-party KPO / IT-BPO company / internal research/strategy teams within key technology companies.

- Project and Team management exposure 

- Prior experience in pre sales/bid management, project management, business development, account management, etc.

- Prior team management experience not essential, but preferred

- Credible record of operating as an independent contributor and also working as part of a team during larger projects

- Strong problem-solving skills; ability to drive through to an outcome in circumstances of complexity and ambiguity

- The goal has driven - should be focused on helping clients meet their requirements - by developing solutions when client requirement remains unclear / changes.

Technical skills :

- Prior experience in pre-sales/bid management, project management

- Expertise in MS Office, specifically in PowerPoint & Word

Behavioral/team skills :

- Strong team management skills, self-driven and ability to work independently

- Personal drive and positive work ethic to deliver results within tight deadlines and in demanding situations

- Strong time management skills

- Ability to adapt to a variety of engagement types, working hours and work environments and locations, Excellent written and verbal communication skills