Senior RFP Lead - North America & Global Function

Howden Re; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Howden Re is seeking a Senior RFP Manager to join the Global RFP Function in North America. This role leads complex, high-value RFPs, coordinating with regional teams and global processes to deliver client-focused proposals that win and retain business.

You will balance hands-on leadership with coaching, shaping regional strategies and contributing to global playbooks while managing multiple workstreams and deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in RFP, proposal, bid, or pursuit management in reinsurance/insurance or complex environments.
• Proven track record leading high-value proposals with multiple stakeholders/regions.
• Strong project management with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written communication turning technical input into client-facing content.
• Confidence working with senior leaders and specialists.
• Experience coaching RFP professionals or colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead North American RFPs from qualification to submission and presentation.
• Develop RFP plans with Account teams and Senior Brokers; shape win themes.
• Prioritize RFPs to optimize time and resources across regions.
• Coordinate daily North American RFP workload with Global RFP Function.
• Maintain visibility of regional RFP pipeline, priorities and resource constraints.
• Coordinate input from broking, analytics, actuarial, design and other teams.
• Manage timelines, milestones, reviews and approvals for high-quality delivery.
• Write, review and tailor proposal content for client-focused messaging.
• Governance of templates, reviews and approvals; identify risks and issues.
• Provide executive-ready reporting on pipeline, progress and blockers.
• Coach and mentor RFP colleagues and broader opportunity teams.

Skills

RFP management

Proposal writing

Stakeholder mgmt

Project management

Executive communication

Mentoring

Tools

PowerPoint

Proposal tools

Job description

Howden Re is seeking a Senior RFP Manager to join the Global RFP Function in North America. This role leads complex, high-value RFPs, coordinating with regional teams and global processes to deliver client-focused proposals that win and retain business.

You will balance hands-on leadership with coaching, shaping regional strategies and contributing to global playbooks while managing multiple workstreams and deadlines.