at Aon in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Aon is Looking for A Senior Proposal Manager- Global Health Solutions
As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions as part of our Aon Health Solutions - Bid Management Team. This is a remote opportunity!
What the day will look like
As a Senior Proposal Pursuit Manager, you will report directly to the Director of Bid Management - Health Solutions. The Senior Proposal Pursuit Manager will work on bids for our Global Health business units. You will write, revise, proofread, and finalize proposals in response to RFPs (requests for proposals) and presentations specific to client situations. The opportunities will focus on our Global health lines of business.
You will lead, plan, develop, produce, and deliver proposals and presentations required by client solicitations. You will provide hands-on management of the entire full-cycle project development processes, including but not limited to leading kick-off meetings, writing customized content, monitoring timelines, editing documents, working on presentation deliverables, and ensuring compliance with the Aon brand.
You will work with colleagues across Aon Health Solutions, as well as product and industry practice sales teams, subject matter experts, and designers, to ensure that proposals and presentations reflect the best technical, management, and support offerings that Aon can make in response to RFPs.
You will be expected to assist in achieving national goals for new business and client retention via execution of the core responsibilities of the position, which focus on responding to offensive (new business) and defensive (retention/jeopardy) requests for proposals (RFPs) and presentations.Essential job functions
Responsible for handling and providing strategic direction on the firm's largest and most complex proposals and presentations, often partnering with senior and executive leaders.
Display a high level of solid understanding of Aon's solutions (this includes, but is not limited to solutions under Human Capital and Risk Capital)
Provide strategic direction for the preparation of proposals and presentations to achieve a response that is in line with the defined approach
Work with consultants and subject matter experts to craft customized content
Partner with the lead designer to ensure proposals and presentations are visually impactful; assist teams with custom graphic creation and drafting initial presentations
Lead presentation brainstorming and development sessions, serving as the presentation expert on the firm's largest opportunities
Travel to coach teams in person on winning strategies for finalist presentations (this includes nationwide travel)
Acts independently, with minimal/occasional direction from the Director of Bid Management.
Is responsible for large projects, providing strategic guidance, and mentors junior team members.
Works on sophisticated issues where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth assessment
Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise
Professionally handle challenging situations (including when leadership is involved) without harming relationships
Identify trends and engage in process improvement efforts centrally and nationally where vital
Supporting the director in operational duties, often as a backupSkills and experience that will lead to success
8+ years of professional work experience in bid management and health and global validated experience required
Significant background in the development of custom strategic content (demonstrating strategic messaging/value propositions) and strong editing skills required
Ability to handle multiple complex bids simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, meeting all deadlines
Experience providing strategic direction to account teams for client presentations, including in-person rehearsals and deliverables, in partnership with a designer
Ability to learn quickly and show flexibility to adapt in a growing group, working both independently and with a team mentality (required)
Use professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective waysRequirements
Education:
Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, or related fields in communication requiredTechnical:
Advanced knowledge of proposal management software (SharePoint, Loopio, monday.com) strongly preferred
Advanced Word, PowerPoint, and Excel knowledge... For full info follow application link.
Aon provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, or domestic partner status. Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.