Location Designation: Fully Remote

Group Benefit Solutions delivers comprehensive insurance and absence management solutions for mid-sized and large companies. Our work fosters a healthier, happier, and more secure workforce, contributing to New York Life's legacy of being there when we're needed most. Here, you'll design, implement, and support these solutions directly impacting employees' lives. At our core, we provide financial security and peace of mind to people through our absence, accident, disability, voluntary benefits, and life insurance solutions. Click here to learn more about Group Benefits solutions.

Role Overview:

The RFP Team Manger will serve as the team manager for a team of Senior RFP Specialists and the RFP Team Lead that are supporting Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Information (RFI), Security, and Ad hoc Questionnaires supporting all lines of business for potential and inforce clients and brokers.This role requires strategic thinking, attention to detail, and strong collaboration with sales leadership, subject matter experts (SMEs), and internal teams to deliver impactful, brand-aligned proposals. This position leads the cross-functional efforts to strategically respond to RFPs/RFIs and manages and improves the proposal process.

What You'll Do:

* Full ownership of capacity planning, productivity metrics, case work assignment, and training for team members as well as building a 3-to-5-year strategic road map.
* Apply Experience and best practices in the RFP team
* Collaborate with internal partners to develop compelling content learning into upcoming enhancements of our business to create compelling content
* Analyze Questionnaires to help set strategy within our business and own our Qvidian experience and strategy
* Provide direction to the RFP Specialist and increase performance and progress towards reaching business goals and clearly communicate roles and expectations.
* Review the specialist RFPs/RFIs and Executive Summaries to identify potential obstacles to success or areas of concern and provide feedback while enabling the team to provide potential solutions.
* Oversee the RFP process to ensure adherence, timeliness, and quality, while continually assessing the RFP process for effectiveness and quality.
* Schedule and/or attend meetings on a regular cadence with leadership to discuss strategy, goals, process improvement, and pipeline.
* Manage large, complex RFPs/RFIs based on team capacity; assist Proposal Analyst's with their assigned RFPs/RFIs as needed.
* Serve as the liaison to Distribution Operations leadership; participate in strategy/kick-off calls as needed.
* All others as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

* A bachelor's degree is recommended.
* 7+ years of ancillary and voluntary products experience.
* Previous leadership and cross matrix relationship building experience and strategic thinking
* Subject matter expertise in group employee benefits and Voluntary products is required, including life, accidental death & dismemberment, disability, leave, ADA, accident, critical illness and hospital care insurance policies.
* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to develop detailed documentation, and business requirements to support new processes and systems
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively - establishing and driving initiatives with matrix partners across the organization.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects with strict adherence to timelines and dynamic priorities.
* Experience using critical thinking and problem solving to navigate complex processes and ambiguity.
* Brings strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
* Advanced experience with Qvidian and Salesforce
* Effective communication and presentation skills with the ability to represent Distribution Operations effectively.
Occasional travel will be required. Remote, work from home opportunity.

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Pay Transparency

Salary range:$90,000-$110,000

Overtime eligible:Exempt

Discretionary bonus eligible:Yes

Sales bonus eligible:No

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

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. 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. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.

Our Diversity Promise

We believe in a diverse workforce because it is our mission to advocate for the financial security and success of people in every community. This is why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are guiding principles that are embedded in our brand and our culture. Click here to learn more about how we have been recognized for our leadership.

Recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by theFoundation.We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.

Job Requisition ID:92076

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