CF APMP

Maxime Lauzier-Tremblay

Proposal manager

Proposal Manager who turns complex RFPs into winning mandates — 10 years in Big 4, APMP-certified, with a designer's eye for detail.

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Proposal manager with 10+ years of Big 4 experience (KPMG, PwC), orchestrating end-to-end proposal cycles for strategic engagements across four service lines. A rare combination of graphic design training and APMP Foundation certification that brings both visual precision and business acumen to every submission. Known for rallying multidisciplinary teams under tight deadlines and embedding generative AI into content production workflows.

10+ years in Big 4

4 service lines

200+ proposals delivered

APMP Foundation Certified

Experience

KPMG Canada

Proposal Manager

Mar 2026 — present · Montréal, QC

Orchestrate the full proposal lifecycle (RFP/RFI) across all four service lines, from initial qualification through final submission, coordinating 10-15 contributors per bid
Advise partners on account capture strategies and define execution approaches by tapping KPMG's global network
Facilitate kickoff meetings and enforce submission timelines to maintain a 100% on-time delivery rate
Collaborate with practice leaders to surface competitive advantages and craft differentiating themes for each proposal
Coordinate critical support services (translation, digital design, print production) ensuring brand and regulatory compliance

PwC Canada

Proposal Manager

Mar 2025 — Mar 2026 · Montréal, QC

Led the production of strategic proposals across all four service lines, enforcing a clear differentiation strategy and full compliance
Served as the generative AI catalyst: designed and delivered training sessions that accelerated high-value content production
Assessed client needs and coached teams for oral presentations during final-round evaluations

PwC Canada

Proposal Specialist

Jun 2017 — Apr 2025 · Montréal, QC

Facilitated kickoff and progress meetings for complex business opportunities over nearly 8 years, working directly with sales teams
Served as Microsoft 365 mentor, driving digital tool adoption among 20-40 colleagues
Performed linguistic review and advanced formatting on 200+ deliverables, ensuring visual and editorial excellence
Streamlined internal content production templates and processes, reducing layout turnaround times

Freelance

Graphic Designer

May 2011 — May 2017 · Montréal, QC

Delivered prepress graphic design projects for a diverse client base, from visual concept through production-ready files

Skills

Proposal Management

Proposal lifecycle Proposal writing RFP/RFI Capture strategy Compliance APMP

Strategy & Development

Consultative selling Strategic planning Differentiation Needs assessment Cross-functional coordination

Tools & Technology

Microsoft 365 Adobe Creative Suite Generative AI (Copilot) Proposal platforms

Leadership

Project management Mentoring Change management Team management Training

Languages

French (native) English (professionally bilingual)

Education

Collège Ahuntsic

Prepress Graphic Design

Certifications

APMP® Bid and Proposal Management Foundation · 2023
UX Design Techniques
Generative AI Fundamentals
UX Prototyping Fundamentals
Prompt Engineering
Change Management Foundations

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