Bid Manager

Prysmian Group; United States; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bid Manager to oversee proposal submissions and coordinate cross-functional teams. This dynamic role involves ensuring compliance with client specifications, managing bid processes, and engaging with clients to deliver tailored solutions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, possess strong leadership skills, and have a proactive approach to challenges. Join a company that values diversity and offers a supportive workplace culture while contributing to impactful projects that drive sustainable solutions in the cabling industry.

Benefits

Permanent Contract

Hybrid working model

Flexible working hours

Ticket Restaurants

Health Insurance

Company support on public transportation

Annual Bonus

Stock option plans

Collaborative environment

Dynamic and Respectful Workplace

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in a medium-large organization.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office and CRM software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate bid preparation and submission, ensuring compliance with client specifications.
• Analyze tender documents and manage bid meetings for effective collaboration.

Skills

Fluent in English

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Time management

Result oriented

Proactive and collaborative

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of Project Management concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Degree in Economics or Scientific disciplines

Tools

MS Office applications

CRM software

Job description

Who we are:

Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation.

We are a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, over 30,000 employees, 104 plants and 27 R&D centers in over 50 countries.

Your contribution to Prysmian's Success:

We are looking for a Bid Manager to join our Headquarter based in Milan. The Bid Manager is responsible to oversee the development and submission of proposals, acting as a linchpin between Sales and the assigned bid team, to ensure that all submissions are comprehensive, competitive, and timely.

This position requires managing cross-functional teams, ensuring the quality and compliance of all submissions, and engaging with clients to deliver tailored solutions.

This role will also involve analyzing bid performance and contributing to the professional development of the bid team through introduction and implementation of all necessary bid procedures, governance and processes.

Your contribution to Prysmian's Success:

• Coordinate the preparation and submission of bids, managing the interactions with internal departments to ensure they meet Client specifications and deadlines.
• Collect costs and input from internal departments (System Engineering, Installation, Sales, Operations, Procurement, Planning, Legal, Insurance, PM, Risk, Document Controlling, etc.) for the preparation of the authorization gates as foreseen in the tender process (Tender Price Approval - TPA).
• Analyze tender documents to understand Client requirements and ensure compliance in all aspects of the bid.
• Organize and coordinate bid meetings to outline timelines, assign tasks/deliverables, and set deadlines for team members involved in the bid process.
• Edit and proofread bid documents for accuracy, completeness, and clarity, ensuring they are of high quality, free of errors and compliant with the main tender requirements.
• Manage the bid submission process through the appropriate channels, ensuring all electronic and hard copy submissions are formatted correctly, complete, and delivered on time.

You are the right fit if you have/are:

• Fluent in English.
• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Economics or Scientific disciplines.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Professional understanding of templates, macros, and styles.
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Time management/Result oriented.
• Willing to work cross-functionally in a complex corporate environment.
• Pro-active and collaborative.
• Able to work well under pressure and comfortable with change and complexity in dynamic environments.
• 2 to 3 years working experience in a medium-large worldwide organization.
• Knowledge of basic Project Management concepts.
• Previous experience working with CRM software.

What we offer you:

· Permanent Contract
· Hybrid working model: 8 days per month
· Flexible working hours
· Ticket Restaurants: 9 Euro per day
· Health Insurance
· Company support on public transportation
· Annual Bonus and Stock option plans
· Collaborative environment
· Dynamic and Respectful Workplace

Our selection process:

Our hiring process consists of four main steps:
1) application, 2) HR interview, 3) hiring manager interviews and 4) online assessment.

If you’re excited about the role and eager to contribute to a collaborative environment with challenging projects which drive impact for a sustainable future, we encourage you to apply!

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders.