Proposal & Strategy Manager

3M HEALTHCARE; Argentina; Presencial; ARS 89.454.773 - 134.182.160; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Herramientas

Proposal management tools

Descripción del empleo

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

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