Senior Manager – Proposal and Research Support

Marsh McLennan; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to diverse projects

World-class training and development resources

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a Senior Manager for Proposal and Research Support in Gurugram. The role entails managing FOIA documents, conducting competitor analysis, and maintaining data accuracy within Smartsheet databases. Candidates should have 10-15 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree, and proficiency in project management tools. This position offers opportunities for professional development in a hybrid working environment, supporting both government and commercial clients.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of work experience.
• Experience in research, writing, or data management roles preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with FOIA document management and compliance.
• Conduct competitor analysis and research for proposals.
• Update and maintain data accuracy in Smartsheet.

Skills

Research

Data Management

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Smartsheet

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

Senior Manager – Proposal and Research Support

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Sales Enablement team at Mercer. This role will be based in Gurgaon and requires working at least three days a week in the office (hybrid).

The Proposal and Research Support Specialist will play a vital role in supporting our proposal development, research, and data management efforts. This role will assist with FOIA document management, competitor analysis, research activities, data accuracy within Smartsheet databases, and preparation of RFP response documents.

What We Will Count on You To Do

• Assist with the preparation, organization, and management of FOIA documents to ensure compliance and timely responses.
• Conduct competitor analysis and research to support strategic decision-making and proposal content development.
• Update and maintain data within Smartsheet databases, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with infrastructure updates such as maintaining staff bios and collecting required items for RFP responses.
• Collaborate with business leaders, proposal teams, and subject matter experts to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail in all written and data-related tasks.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to contribute to a global leader in consulting and professional services.
• Exposure to diverse projects supporting government and commercial clients.
• Access to world-class training and development resources.
• Experience working in a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive environment.

What You Need to Have

• 10-15 years of work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in research, writing, or data management roles preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Smartsheet or similar project management/data tracking tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team.
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.

What Makes You Stand Out?

• Background in proposal development preferably for government entities.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information and synthesize findings clearly.
• Positive, flexible attitude with eagerness to learn and collaborate.
• Experience working in remote support roles.

Why Join Our Team

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation, caste, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office.