Senior Proposal Project Manager

life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k)

Joining our top-tier team, you will contribute to achieving results for our clients through effective solutions within our Aon Risk Solutions - Pursuit and Creative team.

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Chicago, IL;
Houston, TX;
Dallas, TX, or Southfield, MI office.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Responsible for managing 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 working knowledge of Aon's solutions (this includes, but is not limited to property, casualty, management liability, marine, and aviation brokerage and consulting)
• 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
• Acts independently, with minimal / occasional direction from manager
• Oversees the largest projects, providing strategic guidance and mentors junior team members.
• Works on complex 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 necessary
• Supporting the director in operational duties, often as a backup

How this opportunity is different

The Senior Proposal Manager will lead, plan, develop, produce, and deliver proposals and presentations required by client solicitations. Manage project development from start to finish, lead meetings, build content, track timelines, edit documents, and uphold Aon brand standards.

The Senior Proposal Manager will work with colleagues across Aon Commercial Risk 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.

The Senior Proposal Manager is 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 proposal (RFPs) and presentations.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• 8+ years professional work experience in bid management required, insurance and brokerage industry experience preferred
• Demonstrable background in the development of custom strategic content (using essential messaging/value propositions) and strong editing skills required
• Ability to manage multiple complex bids simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, meeting all deadlines
• Significant experience providing strategic direction to account teams for client presentation 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)
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Use professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
• Advanced knowledge of proposal management…