Bid Manager - Signalling

ALSTOM

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of now and the future. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses, autonomous subways, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of 36 300 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact. 

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is a lever to running a sustainable and successful business. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. 

We are looking for a BID Manager for our Signalling Department!

Overall Mission:

• Prepare and deliver a winning QCD as per Alstom's internal methods and tools in terms of Bid / Tender Management;
• Transverally lead a Bid Core team and drive all the members, through a winning spirit, up to the contract signature (and hand over to the Project Core team);
• Interface with many metiers and various stakeholders, both internal and external;
• Open-minded, business oriented, multi-site / multi-cultural worker while bringing innovation and value-creation at work.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Manage Tender Preparation in line with Platform and Solutions strategy with the support of the Bid team (Bid Technical Manager & Bid Cost Manager) while following Tender Leader and/or Customer Director instructions;
• Analyse the RFP (Request for Proposal) issued by Customer and define the bid operational strategy taking into account the commercial strategy defined by the Tender Leader and/or the Customer Director plus the (platform) Solutions Director;
• Propose PIO (Project Industrial Organisation), partnership / consortium strategies and external system purchases to the (platform) Bids Director to get his / her validation;
• Commit on a QCD after having reviewed the complete bid with the Bid team (Bid Technical Manager and Bid Cost Manager);
• Coordinate with support functions such as Legal, Finance, Insurance and Tax to deliver optimized Costs / Price, Cash Curve and Customer Price List;
• Identify, analyse and register the Risks & Opportunities;
• Ensure that “Execute Tender” process are followed;
• Ensure the Bid is validated as per “Execute Tender” process;
• Evaluate TCB (Tender Cost Budget) and make sure it is respected;
• Pro-actively follow the Customer negotiations and evolution of the offer and communicate on the changes, re-launch the approval process after having analysed the QCD impact of the changes;
• Issue the TTM (Tender Transfer meeting) reflecting the contract as concluded and contribute to build on RoE (Return of Experience).

Expected Qualifications:

• Educational: Bachelor Degree in Engineering;
• Experience: minimum of 5 years either in the same industry (i.e. Railway Business) or same function (e.g. Bid or Project Management);
• Good communication skills
• Languages:
  • English: advanced level;
  • Arabic (plus): medium level;

Complementary information:

• Business Trips all over MEA Region and its countries plus France (as company HQ) and several European countries such as Italy or Spain or Belgium (as participating units).