Bid Technical Manager

Alstom; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cutting-edge Rail Signaling Systems

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Investment in training and learning

Global project exposure

Hybrid work model

Job summary

A leading transportation solutions company is seeking a full-time hybrid Bid Technical Manager in Pittsburgh, PA. The role involves leading the bid technical scope, delivering engineering estimates, and collaborating with various internal teams. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or Computer Science, along with experience in rail signaling systems and strong leadership skills. This opportunity promotes innovative projects and professional growth in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of rail signaling systems like IXL, ATC, ATS, ICC.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to manage customer relationships.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Bid Technical scope and deliver engineering estimates.
• Provide compliance matrices and technical proposals.
• Support the Bid Manager during customer negotiations.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the Bid Manager in defining the most suitable compliance strategy.
• Ensure that the system architecture aligns with the commercial strategy of the Solutions Directors.
• Coordinate bid internal and external stakeholders to align with the technical strategy.
• Manage technical aspects of track/BOQ, migration strategy, PDO, and Share of Work.
• Support the Bid Manager during customer negotiations and address technical changes.
• Apply project engineering management principles (scope, risk, requirements, configuration control, planning, deployment).

Skills

Project Engineering Management principles

Technical Leadership

Scope Management

Risk Management

Requirements Management

Communication skills

Leadership capabilities

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Decision-making

Education

Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Job Overview

Join to apply for the Bid Technical Manager role at Alstom. 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 hybrid Bid Technical Manager in Pittsburgh, PA, US we’re looking for?

Responsibilities

• Leading the Bid Technical scope and delivering engineering estimates, compliance matrices, and technical proposals ,
• Providing accurate estimates of engineering efforts required for tender preparation ,
• Collaborating with Engineering Leadership to allocate technical team resources in line with bid requirements ,
• Analyzing potential gaps between customer specifications and standard solutions with the support of System Architect(s) ,
• Supporting the Bid Manager and Tender Leader in defining the most suitable compliance strategy ,
• Ensuring that the system architecture aligns with the commercial strategy of the Solutions Directors ,
• Coordinating bid internal stakeholders (e.g., Installation, Testing & Commissioning, Project Engineering, Development Centers) and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with the technical strategy ,
• Managing technical aspects of track/scheme plans, bill of quantities (BOQ), migration strategy, Project Design Organization (PDO), and Share of Work ,
• Supporting the Bid Manager during customer negotiations, identifying and addressing any technical changes ,
• Applying project engineering management principles such as scope management, risk management, requirements management, configuration control, planning and scheduling, and system deployment

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other related scientific/technical fields. ,
• Knowledge of Project Engineering Management principles, such as Technical Leadership, Scope Management, Risk Management, Requirements Management, Configuration Control, and Change Management. ,
• Familiarity with cost and planning control within the engineering scope. ,
• Experience or understanding of Rail Signaling systems, including Interlocking (IXL), Automatic Train Control (ATC), Automatic Train Supervision (ATS), and Integrated Control Center (ICC) solutions. ,
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to manage customer relationships in contractual situations. ,
• Leadership skills to guide and inspire technical teams. ,
• Problem‑solving ability to address challenges and provide effective solutions. ,
• Analytical and critical thinking to evaluate complex technical requirements and propose strategies. ,
• Resilience and a sense of urgency to manage priorities in a fast‑paced environment. ,
• Decision‑making ability to navigate technical and commercial challenges effectively.

Benefits

• Work with cutting‑edge Rail Signaling Systems, including Interlocking (IXL) solutions, Automatic Train Control (ATC) solutions, Automatic Train Supervision (ATS), and Integrated Control Center (ICC) solutions ,
• Progress towards becoming a key contributor in shaping innovative and competitive technical proposals, while advancing your expertise in Project Engineering Management principles such as Scope Management, Risk Management, and System Deployment ,
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues ,
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries,
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award‑winning learning,
• Contribute to innovative projects

Equal Opportunity Statement

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.