Bid Manager

Náplň práce, právomoci a zodpovednosti:
Knowledge for the world of tomorrow.

Siemens Smart Infrastructure Grid Software enables grid operators as well as industry and infrastructure companies to accelerate and secure the energy transition in a sustainable and profitable way. We connect the physical and the digital world with an integrated OT and IT landscape along the entire value chain from planning through operations to maintenance – following its design principles of modularity, openness, user-centricity, interoperability, and resilience.

Grid Control Solutions is mainly focused on the development and execution of software solutions projects for market operators/traders and all infrastructure grids of utilities, municipalities, and non-utility customers.

What part will you play?
In this role, you will be part of Grid Control Solutions team, you will be a responsible bid manager to perform bid management activities for international and domestic markets where Grid Control Solutions is a key player. The Bid Manager is responsible for the timely submission of a competitive bid up to the project handover.

What are my responsibilities?
• Manage the assigned Bids within project time schedule and cost budget
• Perform technical and operational support to sales processes, remotely or on-site, for an assigned sales team and / or customer organization(s)
• Plan & follow up technical bid preparation, configuration, and commissioning tasks
• Define the bid structure, ensuring conformity of the bid contents with the defined strategy, and approval of the bid.
• Analyze customers' technical requirements in order to better judge aspects of product and solution integration.
• Complete technical analyses and support the proposal process at any stage as part of the sales team. 
• Perform the internal approval process in conformity with guidelines and in compliance with the Business Unit regulations.
• Perform site surveys to develop base design or implementation plans.
• Work in joint cross-group effort of all internal business partners to create business solutions with the best economic results for both customer and Siemens.
• Communicate actively with customers and the internal bid team (e.g. Product development, Engineering, Project Management, Life-cycle Management, Procurement, etc.).
• Manage respective sub-contractors in collaboration with Procurement organization.
• Develop, design, and complete customer proposals in technical aspects (Proposal Engineering).
• Support and coordinates technical clarification of the bid until placement of the order.
• Ensure timely and financially accurate internal reporting and controlling
• Perform bid management support to Siemens global teams for international projects with multi-cultural aspect.
• Analysis and assessment of contract risks, commercial and technical risks
• Preparation and review of the cost calculation
• Maintain and upgrade proposal templates, formats, standard technical contents, and pricing tools.
• Perform the review of task design and implementation process and provide guidance in the phase of solution integration.
• Sales support during contract negotiations and handover of the project to the project management
• Support completion of service contracts (i.e. planning and estimation of labor categories, rates, material cost, etc.)
• Prepare and manage pre-qualification documents and process

What do I need to qualify for this job?
• We look forward to meeting you if you hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering or Computer Science
• 5+ years bid management experience and/or 5+ years engineering/project management experience in SCADA, DMS, EMS or Turnkey Solution projects
• Good understanding of the energy distribution/transmission market and technologies, mainly in SCADA, IT/OT integration, digitalization with IoT solutions and cyber security
• Experience in managing international bids/projects with diverse multi-cultural teams is a plus
• Wide-range commercial and contractual experience including end-to-end bid management
• Fluent English in speaking and writing is a must
• Ability to prioritize and manage your own time effectively to achieve targets
• Advanced in MS Office applications
• Result-orientated with strong analytical thinking
• Strong team player with good interpersonal skills and customer focused
• Track record of excellent communication & influencing skills


What else do I need to know?
• No restrictions for travelling abroad temporarily,

Make your mark in our exciting world at Siemens.

Zamestnanecké výhody, benefity:
• Home office, telework
• Flexible working hours (9:00 – 15:00), short Fridays
• Bridge days – 3 days/year
• Sick days – 3 days/year
• Additional paid leave
• Cafeteria system - BenefitPlus = 300 points / € per year
• Contribution to 3rd pillar pension up to 3% of gross salary (after the employment trial period)
• Sick leave compensation and Sick Leave to Care for a Family Member compensation (up to 100% of salary, 20 days/year)
• Childbirth bonus of 300€
• Contribution for attending a preschool facility (200€)
• Contribution for representative sports activities
• MultiSport
• 2 SIM cards with discounted employee flat rate also for family members
• Employee referral bonus up to 2 000€
• Opportunity to invest in the purchase of Siemens shares
• Discounts for employees (electronics, language courses, vacation stays...)
• Discounted employee´s loans
• Wellbeing program, Health Day, team-building program
• Education in various fields of your choice
• Work anniversary present and life anniversary contribution
• Valuable gift on the occasion of retirement