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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Maxime Lauzier-Tremblay

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Proposal manager with 10+ years of experience at KPMG and 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 proposal management
200+proposals delivered
APMPFoundation Certified

Experience

Mar 2026 — present

Montréal, QC

KPMG Canada

Proposal Manager

  • Orchestrate the full proposal lifecycle (RFP/RFI) across all four service lines, from initial qualification through final submission, coordinating all contributors
  • 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

Mar 2025 — Mar 2026

Montréal, QC

PwC Canada

Proposal Manager

  • 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

Jun 2017 — Apr 2025

Montréal, QC

PwC Canada

Proposal Specialist

  • 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

May 2011 — May 2017

Montréal, QC

Freelance

Graphic Designer

  • 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 Foundation2023
  • UX Design Techniques
  • Generative AI Fundamentals
  • UX Prototyping Fundamentals
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Change Management Foundations

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