Description
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The opportunity
Hitachi Energy is driving innovation in Substation Automation and Telecommunications. We're looking for a Tendering Team Manager for AC Service Tenders in our Baden office, Switzerland.
In this role, you'll lead a team of 10 tendering specialists across Switzerland and India, with potential growth into other Hub Europe locations. You'll be responsible for the quality, timeliness, and competitiveness of service tenders from the Swiss legal entity, and support broader Hub Europe initiatives.
As the senior service tendering leader in Switzerland, you'll be a key contact for Sales and Service Operations. We're seeking someone with proven team leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for continuous improvement.
Apply now to shape the future of service growth in a dynamic market!
How you’ll make an impact
1. Lead and develop the team and functional responsibilities to ensure competitive bids, estimates, and quotations with a customer-centric approach
2. Build and grow a high-performance, world-class tendering team for our Automation and Communication Service business
3. Oversee the preparation of all technical, financial, commercial, contractual, and operational aspects of bids, including pricing and trading conditions
4. Establish and optimize processes and governance for all Extensions, Upgrades & Retrofits tenders, Service Level Agreement tenders, Service Export tenders, and Base services
5. Contribute to the growth of Telecommunications services through competency building, strategy alignment, and process optimization
6. Cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance bid preparation efficiency and quality
7. Refine tendering processes and tools for continuous improvement
8. Uphold Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity
Your background
9. Min. 5 years leadership experience in an international and diverse environment
10. Min. 7 years experience in sales, tendering, project management, or engineering
11. Knowledge of Telecommunication systems, Substation Automation, SCADA, RTUs, and IEDs is a plus
12. Experience in the Energy Industry
13. Deep understanding of tendering and sales processes with a track record of improving efficiency
14. Strong commercial acumen and familiarity with export business models and contractual requirements
15. Service business and customer-facing experience is advantageous
16. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
17. Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus
More about us
Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.
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