Configuration Manager - Bid Management

Siemens Energy; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Configuration Manager for Bid Management based in Lincoln, UK. In this critical role, you will enhance service offerings by developing bid management tools for Small Gas Turbines. Ideal candidates hold an engineering degree and possess skills in project management and technical tool configuration, with opportunities for career growth in a collaborative technical environment.

Benefits

Career development in an international corporation

Engaging and challenging work

Collaboration with highly qualified colleagues

Work culture based on trust and responsibility

Qualifications

• Fluent English skills in speaking and writing.
• Knowledge of rotating machinery design or related education is advantageous.
• Ability to translate business requirements into functional specifications.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of bid management tools.
• Coordinating interfaces between tools.
• Managing access to development tasks.

Skills

VBA

SQL programming

Leadership skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Education

Degree in engineering or equivalent

Tools

SAP

PLM

Salesforce

Dashboards

Snowflake

Job description

About the Role

Configuration Manager - Bid Management

Location: Lincoln, United Kingdom | Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Company: Siemens Energy Limited

Organization: Gas Services Business Unit

Full / Part time: Full-time

Experience Level: Not defined

Job Description

SIEMENS Energy is a leader in energy conversion technology, delivering solutions from initial concept to equipment retirement for the oil and gas, refining, and petrochemical industries.

The primary responsibility of the Configuration Manager is to develop and improve bid management tools for Small Gas Turbine (SGT) and driven equipment, enhancing service offerings and process efficiency. This includes managing projects related to Configure, Price, and Quotation (CPQ) processes, creating business cases, and supervising improvement initiatives. The role involves supporting engineering, R&D, and factories to improve cost estimation accuracy and integrating cost-out and safety measures.

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOU

Your profile

• Degree in engineering or equivalent, with Chartered status or working towards it
• Experience with configuring tools such as SAP, PLM, Salesforce, Dashboards, Snowflake
• Proficiency in VBA and SQL programming
• Experience in process improvement and managing transformation projects
• Ability to translate business requirements into functional specifications
• Leadership skills to manage project teams in case of absence or workload issues
• Fluent English skills in speaking and writing
• Knowledge of rotating machinery design, operation, or related education is advantageous
• Positive, tolerant, and cooperative personality
• Strong communication, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking skills
• Willingness to start a permanent job in Lincoln, UK
• Additional language skills (French, Spanish, Russian, German) are a plus

Your responsibilities

The Configuration Manager's major responsibilities include:

• Supporting and leading the development of bid management tools
• Coordinating interfaces between configuration and bid management tools
• Monitoring development tasks
• Creating and issuing user training materials
• Managing access to tools
• Developing analytics for sales opportunities and quotations
• Maintaining product models within configuration tools
• Recommending and implementing changes with business stakeholders
• Maintaining product baselines and providing cost reports
• Developing product cost analysis tools
• Presenting requirements for solutions to management for approval

Your opportunities for personal growth

• Career development in an international corporation
• Engaging and challenging work in a technical environment
• Collaboration with highly qualified colleagues
• Work culture based on trust, responsibility, and respect