Senior Proposal Project Manager

Aon Corporation•Southfield, MI

43d•Hybrid

About The Position

Joining our top-tier team, you will contribute to achieving results for our clients through effective solutions within our Aon Risk Solutions - Pursuit and Creative team. This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Chicago, IL; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX, or Southfield, MI office. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like Responsible for managing and providing strategic direction on the firm's largest and most complex proposals and presentations, often partnering with senior and executive leaders. Display a high level working knowledge of Aon's solutions (this includes, but is not limited to property, casualty, management liability, marine, and aviation brokerage and consulting) Provide strategic direction for the preparation of proposals and presentations to achieve a response that is in line with the defined approach Work with consultants and subject matter experts to craft customized content Partner with the lead designer to ensure proposals and presentations are visually impactful; assist teams with custom graphic creation and drafting initial presentations Lead presentation brainstorming and development sessions, serving as the presentation expert on the firm's largest opportunities Assistance developing winning strategies for finalist presentations Acts independently, with minimal / occasional direction from manager Oversees the largest projects, providing strategic guidance and mentors junior team members. Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth assessment Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise Professionally handle challenging situations (including when leadership is involved) without harming relationships Identify trends and engage in process improvement efforts centrally and nationally where necessary Supporting the director in operational duties, often as a backup How this opportunity is different The Senior Proposal Manager will lead, plan, develop, produce, and deliver proposals and presentations required by client solicitations. Manage project development from start to finish, lead meetings, build content, track timelines, edit documents, and uphold Aon brand standards. The Senior Proposal Manager will work with colleagues across Aon Commercial Risk Solutions, as well as product and industry practice sales teams, subject matter experts and designers, to ensure that proposals and presentations reflect the best technical, management, and support offerings that Aon can make in response to RFPs. The Senior Proposal Manager is expected to assist in achieving national goals for new business and client retention via execution of the core responsibilities of the position, which focus on responding to offensive (new business) and defensive (retention / jeopardy) requests for proposal (RFPs) and presentations.

Requirements

8+ years professional work experience in bid management required, insurance and brokerage industry experience preferred
Demonstrable background in the development of custom strategic content (using essential messaging/value propositions) and strong editing skills required
Ability to manage multiple complex bids simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, meeting all deadlines
Significant experience providing strategic direction to account teams for client presentation deliverables in partnership with a designer
Ability to learn quickly and show flexibility to adapt in a growing group, working both independently and with a team mentality (required)
Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
Use professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
Advanced knowledge of proposal management software (SharePoint, Loopio, monday.com) strongly preferred
Advanced Word, PowerPoint and Excel knowledge required
Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, or related fields in communication required or equivalent years of industry experience.

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing and providing strategic direction on the firm's largest and most complex proposals and presentations, often partnering with senior and executive leaders.
Provide strategic direction for the preparation of proposals and presentations to achieve a response that is in line with the defined approach
Work with consultants and subject matter experts to craft customized content
Partner with the lead designer to ensure proposals and presentations are visually impactful; assist teams with custom graphic creation and drafting initial presentations
Lead presentation brainstorming and development sessions, serving as the presentation expert on the firm's largest opportunities
Assistance developing winning strategies for finalist presentations
Acts independently, with minimal / occasional direction from manager
Oversees the largest projects, providing strategic guidance and mentors junior team members.
Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth assessment
Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise
Professionally handle challenging situations (including when leadership is involved) without harming relationships
Identify trends and engage in process improvement efforts centrally and nationally where necessary
Supporting the director in operational duties, often as a backup
Manage project development from start to finish, lead meetings, build content, track timelines, edit documents, and uphold Aon brand standards.
assist in achieving national goals for new business and client retention via execution of the core responsibilities of the position, which focus on responding to offensive (new business) and defensive (retention / jeopardy) requests for proposal (RFPs) and presentations.

Benefits

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.
Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce.
Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon.
Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself.
We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.
Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential.
As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

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