Bid Manager (Grid Technologies)

Siemens Energy; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Australia is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead the end-to-end bid management lifecycle for grid technology solutions across Australia and the APAC region. You will coordinate technical and commercial inputs from regional and global stakeholders, prepare cost and pricing strategies, and ensure timely submission of complex bids.

As a senior member, you will define bidding strategy, manage governance, and coach junior tendering professionals while engaging with customers

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Analyze RFQs to interpret technical, commercial, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate and consolidate inputs from regional/global stakeholders (engineering, legal, procurement).
• Prepare detailed cost compilations, commercial calculations, and pricing strategies.
• Compile all bid documentation in required structure for timely submission.
• Define, discuss, and align work packages for suppliers and local partners.
• Lead end-to-end bid and proposal activities for complex grid solutions (FACTS, HVDC, Grid Stability).
• Define bidding strategy, offer structure, and work packages with Sales/technical teams.
• Establish and manage bid organization, project plans, timelines, and governance.
• Coach and delegate work to junior tendering professionals to build team capability.
• Serve as primary contact for bid-related topics with customer and partners.

Skills

Bid management

Tendering

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost estimation

Proposal writing

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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.