Proposal & Strategy Manager

Assurant; Argentina; On-site; ARS 89,454,773 - 134,182,160; Full time

Job summary

3M HEALTHCARE is seeking a results-driven proposal coordinator to manage RFP intake, author responses, revisions, and on-time delivery. You will lead win strategies, align stakeholders, and oversee the creation of integrated deliverables to amplify Assurant’s value proposition.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, governance, and KPI-driven performance improvements to accelerate cycle times and win rates.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience managing complex, multi-pronged projects with 10–50 stakeholders.
• Extremely organized with an instinct for problem solving and solutions on the fly.
• Able to coordinate multiple workstreams and collaborate with diverse personalities.
• Comfortable communicating with senior colleagues and driving timely deliverables.
• Interest in advancing into project management and organizational dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Own the development and execution of RFP win plans aligned to client priorities and Assurant’s objectives.
• Lead end-to-end RFP responses from intake through final submission with quality and timeliness focus.
• Coordinate 10–50 contributors across Marketing and enterprise stakeholders to deliver inputs.
• Drive process improvements, adopt proposal tools, and track KPIs to raise efficiency and quality.
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships and ensure accountability across teams.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Proposal management tools

Job description

Job Purpose

Responding to RFPs is a critical aspect of Assurant’s business, and the proposal coordinator plays a critical role managing RFP intake, as well as response authoring, revision, completion and delivery.

Key Objectives

• Increase win rate by developing and executing clear, client-focused win strategies for every RFP.
• Ensure on-time, high-quality submissions that are fully compliant and tailored to client requirements.
• Strengthen competitive differentiation by delivering compelling, insight-led proposals that clearly articulate Assurant’s value proposition.
• Drive cross‑functional accountability by aligning stakeholders to defined roles, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Improve proposal efficiency and cycle time through standardized processes, tools, and best practices.
• Enhance content quality and consistency by managing reusable assets and ensuring messaging alignment across responses.
• Embed governance and performance tracking using KPIs (e.g., win rate, turnaround time, quality scores) to continuously improve outcomes.
• Increase stakeholder engagement and effectiveness through structured collaboration, clear communication, and proactive issue resolution.
• Identify and implement process improvements to scale the proposal function and support business growth.

Primary Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• 30% Win Strategy & Proposal Leadership
  • Own the development and execution of RFP win plans, ensuring each response is aligned to client priorities, competitive positioning, and Assurant’s strategic objectives.
  • Translate complex requirements into clear, compelling, and differentiated narratives that increase probability of win.
  • Challenge and guide stakeholders to ensure contributions are strategic, relevant, and aligned to the overall value proposition.
• 30% End-to-End RFP Ownership
  • Lead the full lifecycle of RFP responses—from intake qualification through to final submission—with clear accountability for quality, timeliness, and completeness.
  • Ensure all requirements are met while maintaining a sharp focus on differentiation and client impact.
  • Oversee the creation of integrated deliverables (proposals, presentations, personas, videos, etc.) that reinforce the win strategy.
• 20% Cross-Functional Leadership & Accountability
  • Act as the single point of accountability across Marketing and enterprise stakeholders for all RFP activities.
  • Align 10–50+ contributors to clear roles, deadlines, and deliverables—holding teams accountable to commitments.
  • Facilitate working sessions that drive decisions, resolve blockers, and maintain momentum toward submission.
  • Capture and communicate clear actions, decisions, and ownership, ensuring follow-through and execution discipline.
  • Proactively influence senior stakeholders to maintain focus on priorities and deliver high-quality inputs on time.
• 10% Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement
  • Own and evolve the RFP management process, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and consistency across submissions.
  • Drive adoption of proposal management tools and best practices to improve speed, quality, and collaboration.
  • Identify and implement improvements based on performance insights (e.g., cycle time, win rates, stakeholder feedback).
  • Establish and track KPIs to measure proposal effectiveness and inform ongoing optimization.
• 10% Stakeholder & Relationship Management
  • Build strong, trusted relationships across functions to enable effective collaboration and high-quality contributions.
  • Act as a strategic partner to stakeholders—anticipating needs, surfacing risks early, and driving alignment.
  • Represent Marketing with credibility and clarity, ensuring a consistent and professional engagement model.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, responsiveness, and continuous feedback across teams.

Required Experience, Skills, and Knowledge

• Three to five (3‑5) years of experience managing complex, multi-pronged projects with 10–50 stakeholders.
• Extremely organized with an instinct for thinking on one’s feet and finding solutions on the fly.
• Comfortable managing multiple workstreams simultaneously and collaborating with a variety of personalities.
• Comfortable and confident communicating with senior colleagues, helping them focus as needed, and facilitating timely delivery of their deliverables.
• Interest in growing into a role in project management and/or organizational dynamics, with a passion for finding efficiencies in day‑to‑day team operations.
• Interest in marketing, business strategy and/or persuasive writing also helpful.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.