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Location: Firenze, Italy (Hybrid)
Position: Hitachi Rail GTS is looking for a Bid Manager for Signalling, Operation Control Centre and Telecoms systems for Railway and Urban Transportation market (Tramway / Mainline / Metro). The Bid Manager ensures the preparation of a winning Technical-Economical proposal, within the assigned timeline and budget and respecting the required quality. The Bid Manager leads the tender process coordinating all involved functions.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise the overall tender preparation (offer or proposal).
* Apply Bid & Project Management processes, methodologies, techniques and tools aimed to achieve the objectives of the Bid, in full compliance with the assigned time and budget.
* Manage highly complex Bid, with different disciplines involved (multidisciplinary Bid), in a national and international context, in collaboration with other Group Units (Bid “Multi-Unit / Multi-Country”).
* Plan and coordinate Bid activities and the related resources of the Bid team.
* Responsible for the Bid process, including:
o In collaboration with the Sales Manager, analyze the context, characteristics and requirements of the opportunity, defining the initial positioning and strategy.
o Ensure the definition of the tender baseline for the development of the Bid activities.
o Prepare all Bid contributions (technical, commercial, financial, contractual) ensuring their validation and compliance with the Client's requirements.
o Consolidate contributions for the economical valorisation of the Bid.
o Present and submit the offer to the Management for approval.
o Support the Sales Manager in commercial meetings and negotiations.
o Ensure an adequate handover to the project team in case of order acquisition.
o Manage communications between internal stakeholders and customers on bid-related matters.
o Ensure compliance with the company values, the Code of Ethics, the Quality Manual and HSE regulations.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business
* Proven experience in the Railway Transport sector
* Proven experience in Project or Bid management (or similar roles)
* Technical background with strong commercial, contractual and financial exposure
* Able to work under pressure and lead multi-unit ad hoc bid teams
* Demonstrated international exposure
* Excellent Italian language (spoken and written)
* Proficient in written and spoken English
* Excellent Communication and Negotiation skills
* Result oriented, strong drive in a team context
* Availability to travel both in Italy and abroad, including possible international mobility
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