Bid Technical Manager

Alstom; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Bengaluru seeks a Bid Technical Manager to lead technical strategy and bid documentation for railway proposals. You will collaborate with Solutions, Sales and Engineering teams to ensure technically robust, cost-competitive bids.

You will analyse customer specifications, coordinate stakeholders, and prepare technical documents to win contracts. A university degree in related engineering and rail experience are valued.

Qualifications

• University degree in Railway Engineering or related field.
• Experience in rail systems engineering and tenders is beneficial.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse technical gaps between customer specs and standard solutions.
• Coordinate with Solutions, Sales and Engineering teams; lead Technical Design Reviews.
• Prepare and consolidate technical documentation for bids and support negotiations.

Skills

Rolling stock knowledge

Tender & project experience

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Independent working & team player

Education

University degree in Railway Eng/ Electronics/ Electrical/ Mechanical Eng

Job description

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Bid Technical Manager in Bangalore we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your technical and strategic expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and detail-oriented teammates.

You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of technically robust and cost-competitive proposals that align with our standard solutions and commercial strategies. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, including Solutions Teams, Sales Teams, and Services Engineering Teams, while coordinating with external stakeholders such as potential customers and key subcontractors.

You’ll specifically take care of performing requirements compliance analysis and defining technical strategies, but also leading the preparation and consolidation of technical documentation to be delivered with bids.

We’ll look to you for

• Analysing technical gaps between customer specifications and standard solutions
• Coordinating internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on technical strategies
• Preparing and leading Technical Design Reviews
• Developing risk mitigation plans with QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) impact
• Supporting the Bid Manager during customer negotiations
• Providing engineering effort estimates and ensuring a smooth handover to the Project Engineering Manager (PrEM) in case of contract award

All About You

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• A university degree in Railway Engineering, Electronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
• 1-5 years of experience in Railways System/Application Engineering for Engineers or 6-10 years for Senior Engineers
• Knowledge of rolling stock equipment
• Experience working on tenders and/or projects
• Problem‑solving capacity, including technical and cost evaluations
• Strong attention to detail and a self‑motivated mindset
• Effective and professional interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while being a strong team player

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life‑long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long‑term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with innovative solutions and cutting‑edge standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to impactful and innovative projects
• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award‑winning learning
• Progress towards roles such as Lead Engineer or other leadership positions
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.