Bid Manager (Grid Technologies)

About the role

The position will support the FACTS and Storage business by leading the preparation of complex, high-value bids for grid technology solutions across Australia and the APAC region. The main products and service portfolios include but not limited to; STATCOMs, Synchronous Condensers, Power Flow Controllers, HVDC and substation solutions and the related Support Services. To achieve this, the role is structured around three core areas: leading the end-to-end bid management lifecycle, developing technically and commercially robust proposals, and managing all stakeholder engagement and internal governance.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze complex Request for Quotations (RFQs) to interpret technical, commercial, and contractual requirements
• Coordinate and consolidate technical and commercial inputs from regional and global stakeholders, including engineering, legal, and procurement
• Prepare detailed cost compilations, commercial calculations, and pricing strategies to ensure profitability and competitiveness
• Compile all technical and commercial bid documentation in the required structure for timely customer submission
• Define, discuss and align work packages for suppliers and local partners
• Lead end-to-end bid and proposal activities for complex grid technology solutions, including FACTS, HVDC, and Grid Stability systems
• Define the bidding strategy, offer structure, and work packages in collaboration with Sales and technical teams to ensure a competitive advantage
• Establish and manage the bid organization, project plans, timelines, and communication procedures for each tender
• Coach, review, and delegate work to junior tendering professionals to build team capability
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all bid-related topics with the customer, internal teams, and external partners

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 8-10+ years of proven experience in bid management, tendering, or a technical proposals role within the energy, utility, or heavy industrial sectors
• Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional and international teams on large-scale, complex projects
• Project engineering and/or project management and/or design/commissioning experience and/or qualifications
• Technical Bid Management experience (tender preparation, cost estimation, technical specification analysis)
• Full rights to work and live in Australia
• Valid Australian driving license and willingness to travel locally and internationally as required for the business

About us

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.