Senior Bid Manager

Senior Bid Manager

About the Role

Location Australia New South Wales Sydney Company Siemens Energy Pty. Ltd. Organization Grid Technologies Business Unit Solutions Full / Part time Full-time Experience Level Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day

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.

The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert with extensive experience in tender management within the transmission and energy industry. A strong foundation in electrical engineering, commercial acumen, and the ability to manage large projects with limited oversight are essential requirements for this important role.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• 40% Technical & Commercial Proposal Development
• 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.
• 30% Strategic Bid Management & Leadership
• 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.
• 30% Stakeholder Coordination & Governance
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all bid-related topics with the customer, internal teams, and external partners.
• Support the internal offer release process by preparing comprehensive documentation for management briefing and approval.
• Conduct bid clarifications and support the Sales team during contract negotiations to secure favorable terms.
• Ensure all bid activities comply with internal governance, including export control and business conduct guidelines.

What You Bring

• 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 also highly regarded.
• 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