Senior Proposal Project Lead - Remote

New York Life Insurance Co.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Life Insurance Co. seeks a driven Proposal Project Manager to lead end-to-end proposal pursuits (RFPs, RFIs, DDQs) for Group Benefit Solutions.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, translate complex requirements into actionable plans, and ensure timely, high-quality submissions that meet regulatory and client needs. This role emphasizes governance, risk management, and continuous improvement, with autonomy to shape execution strategies, engage writers and stakeholders, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in proposal management and related fields.
• Experience leading RFPs, RFIs, DDQs, security questionnaires, and other client-facing deliverables.
• Experience in Group Benefits, insurance, healthcare, financial services or regulated environments.
• Ability to independently lead multiple complex projects involving cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned proposal pursuits from intake through final submission, serving as the project-management lead and primary coordinator of execution activities.
• Analyze solicitation materials to identify requirements, deliverables, timelines, risks, dependencies, resource needs, and review requirements.
• Assess pursuit complexity and develop an appropriate project-management approach, governance model, operating cadence, and communication strategy.
• Translate proposal requirements into comprehensive project plans that define deliverables, milestones, ownership, dependencies, reviews, approvals, and deadlines.
• Engage Proposal Writers, subject matter experts, and business stakeholders to establish alignment on strategy, priorities, roles, and execution expectations.
• Leverage proposal-management technology, workflow tools, automation, and AI-enabled capabilities to support efficient planning and execution.

Skills

Proposal management

RFP project management

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Proposal-management platforms

Project-management tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

New York Life Insurance Co. seeks a driven Proposal Project Manager to lead end-to-end proposal pursuits (RFPs, RFIs, DDQs) for Group Benefit Solutions.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, translate complex requirements into actionable plans, and ensure timely, high-quality submissions that meet regulatory and client needs. This role emphasizes governance, risk management, and continuous improvement, with autonomy to shape execution strategies, engage writers and stakeholders, and