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Job Title: Bid Manager - Insurance Solutions Location: India (Hybrid) Department: Insurance IGM (EMEA) Reports To: Solutions and Capability Lead, Insurance Grade: C1/C2 Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Bid Manager with proven experience in managing end-to-end RFP and proposal processes for Business Process Management (BPM) solutions, specifically within the General Insurance industry . The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams, developing compelling proposals, and ensuring timely and high-quality submissions that align with client requirements and business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the full lifecycle of BPM-related RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs from opportunity qualification to final submission. Collaborate with sales, solution architects, operations, transitions, legal, quality and finance teams to gather inputs and craft tailored responses. Develop and maintain a proposal content library with reusable assets, case studies, and templates specific to the insurance sector. Ensure proposals are compliant, persuasive, and aligned with client needs and organisational capabilities. Conduct competitive analysis and positioning to differentiate offerings in the insurance BPM, digital and data space. Manage timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables using project management tools and best practices. Facilitate bid/no-bid decisions , risk assessments, and executive reviews. Support oral presentations, client workshops, and post-submission clarifications . Continuously improve bid processes and contribute to win strategy development . Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, IT, or related field (MBA preferred). 5+ years of experience in bid/proposal management, with at least 3 years in BPM solutions . Domain expertise in Insurance (General, P&C, Commercial or Specialty (Re)Insurance). Strong understanding of BPM tools, outsourcing models, and digital transformation trends. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and proposal automation tools Ability to manage multiple complex bids under tight deadlines. APMP certification is a plus. Preferred Skills: Experience working with global delivery teams and offshore models. Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements in the insurance industry. Strong analytical and storytelling skills to craft compelling value propositions. Why Join Us? Work with a dynamic and collaborative team. Opportunity to shape strategic deals in a high-growth domain. Competitive compensation and benefits. Career development and learning opportunities.EXL is the indispensable partner for leading businesses in data-led industries such as insurance, banking and financial services, healthcare, retail and logistics. We bring a unique combination of data, advanced analytics, digital technology and industry expertise to help our clients turn data into insights, streamline operations, improve customer experience, and transform their business. Our partnerships with clients are built on a foundation of collaboration - and we've been chosen as a partner by nine of the top ten leading US insurance companies, nine of the top 20 global banks, and six of the top ten US health care payers. We function as one team to make your goals our goals, whether that's unlocking the value of generative AI or embedding analytics into workflows that reduce risk or power your growth. Clients choose EXL as their transformation partner for many reasons. Our geographic diversity make talent all over the world instantly accessible. Digital accelerators enable unmatched speed-to-value, letting you realize results fast. It's our people that truly set us apart, though, including the 1,500 data scientists we have dedicated to our generative AI practice. And our more than twenty years of experience in delivering business services, garnering stellar client references, and maintaining a solid balance sheet are reassuring to our C-suite clients. Find out for yourself why clients, employees, and analysts think we're some of the best in the business. Contact us to see how we can help you achieve your goals.