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At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact. Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Our Benefits We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Our Commitment to Inclusion At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together.

Manager, Proposal Support Operations

Proposal ManagerProposal ManagerFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 10,001

Location

United States

Posted

3 days ago

Salary

$70K - $90K / year

Seniority

Lead

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Manager, Proposal Support Operations

New York Life

Role Description The Manager, Proposal Support Operations is responsible for leading a remote team supporting proposal and RFP operations within Group Insurance Sales. This role oversees proposal execution, team development, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-quality, compliant, and timely proposal submissions that support business growth objectives. The position plays a key role in driving consistency, process improvement, knowledge management, and operational scalability across the proposal support function. What You’ll Do - Lead & Develop the Team - Own new hire onboarding, training, and continuous development - Coach team members on how to effectively communicate the GBS story and value proposition through responses to questionnaires - Provide ongoing feedback, mentoring, and performance guidance - Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment - Create an environment focused on continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and operational excellence - Support career development and succession planning across the team - Manage team workflow, prioritization, and resource allocation to support service delivery and quality expectations - Monitor team performance and provide coaching to drive consistency, accountability, and operational excellence - Drive Proposal Quality & Execution - Oversee the end-to-end proposal process, from intake to final submission - Ensure proposals are accurate, compliant, and aligned with sales strategy - Review the Final Proposal Package - Provide guidance, oversight, and escalation support for complex and high-priority proposal opportunities - Monitor and drive team performance metrics including quality, turnaround time, SLA adherence, and finalist outcomes - Identify trends, risks, and process gaps and implement improvement plans to enhance proposal effectiveness - Support adoption of operational governance and reporting standards across the RFP function - Build Expertise & Capability - Develop deep team knowledge of: - GBS products and value-add positioning - Compliance, contract standards, and client requirements - Responses to product, bidding entity, and security-related questions - Coach team on handling Data Processing Agreements, Master Service Agreements, compliance, and client/prospect inquiries - Reinforce adherence to approved content standards, response guidelines, and proposal best practices - Identify outdated or inconsistent content and escalate improvement opportunities to leadership - Support team adoption and effective use of proposal content libraries and knowledge management tools - Enable Process Excellence - Train team on job aids, tools, and standard workflows - Ensure effective use of: - Project plans and tracking tools - Content libraries and proposal systems - Guide team on where to go for support (IT, SMEs, Underwriting, Sales) - Drive operational consistency, proposal efficiency, and quality outcomes - Execute bi-weekly Process Confirmations on standard work - Support implementation and adoption of proposal technologies, workflow tools and automation initiatives - Champion continuous improvement and operational transformation efforts across the RFP function - Reinforce adherence to standard operating procedures, workflows, and quality expectations - Identify process gaps and escalate improvement opportunities to leadership - Partner Across the Business - Collaborate with Sales, Underwriting, SMEs, Legal, and IT partners - Provide guidance on: - When and how to engage SMEs, Underwriting, and Sales - Escalating risks and resolving issues quickly - Support alignment across stakeholders to drive winning outcomes Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience preferred - 5+ years of experience in RFP, proposal management, underwriting operations, sales support, or related operational leadership roles - 2+ years of people leadership experience with demonstrated success coaching, developing, and elevating team performance - Strong knowledge of RFP/RFI lifecycle management, proposal strategy, and questionnaire response development - Experience supporting complex Group Benefits products and understanding of underwriting, compliance, security questionnaires, and contractual requirements - Proven ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while balancing quality, service, and deadlines Requirements - Experience working within Group Benefits, insurance, or employee benefits environments - Familiarity with proposal automation tools, content management systems, or workflow technologies - Strong operational improvement, change management, and process optimization experience - Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills Benefits - We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. - Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Company Description At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact. - Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. - As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter.

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