Bid Manager Mobility Customer Services

Siemens Corporation • Chicago, IL

41d • $91,086 - $117,912 • Hybrid

About The Position

Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us. For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Rail systems must do one thing above all: run. With modern maintenance solutions - from diagnostics to data-based action recommendations, from quick delivery of replacement parts to strategically planned modernization - we ensure your systems' highest reliability and availability: 100% Railability. We are constantly developing new, intelligent mobility solutions that increase the availability of infrastructure for the society, optimize route usage and create a new quality of travel. Good service means we are there for our partners and customers when they need us - and beyond. That is because we define ourselves by what we do. Every day, every hour, every minute. We help our customers move the world. Position Overview: Siemens Mobility is seeking a Bid and Execution Junior Project Manager who will be responsible for all aspects of managing our responses to sophisticated tenders, RFPs, unsolicited proposals, related business development documents and eventually being responsible for implementing the won projects. This role will manage the complete process, data collection, and finance estimates, including the LOA process, contract administration and negotiations, and other business development activities. You will coordinate with the sales team, project managers, and business leads supporting our business. This position would ideally be based in Lexington, NC office, but open to Chicago, IL or Philadelphia, PA. You will lead a cross-functional team of mechanical engineers, strategic procurement, sales, production, quality control, and executive management to successfully compile, create, and submit winning bid documents for maintenance service contracts in the NAM rail market and taking over their execution after successful wins.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.  In lieu of Bachelor's degree, a combination of education and Siemens relevant work experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in bid and project management.
• The ability to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of rolling stock maintenance techniques, light rail maintenance techniques, and processes and procedures also involving IT, planning systems and maintenance management systems.
• Experience in negotiating or assisting negotiations on major contracts.
• Previous experience dealing with suppliers and commercially sensitive issues, preferably within the engineering/rail sector.
• Ability to travel 25% domestically.

Nice To Haves

• Setting you apart from others would be working knowledge of maintenance management and familiarity with the locomotive industry, equipment, technology, and regulatory obligations as well as PMP Certification or other project management methodology and terminology body of knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and complete customer proposals in technical aspects.
• Analyze customers' technical setup to judge product and solution integration aspects better.
• Complete technical analyses and support the proposal process at any stage as part of the sales team.
• Manage respective sub-contractors.
• Create cost/price estimates considering the financial targets of the business
• Develop the financial workbook with input from partners.
• Run qualification calls and ensures that projects are handed over to the project execution team with all relevant documents.
• Monitor profit and loss trends and outcomes of assigned project(s) by proactively leading changes in project scope, identifying potential problems, and devising contingency plans.
• Drive the project timeline for service mobilization, project landmarks, material delivery, and acceptance.
• Initiate strategic project activities for engineering and procurement and actions for service startups.
• Drive modification planning (also comprises the requirements for material and staff for modifications and improvements).
• Prepare and deliver monthly project reports, customer progress reports, customer change proposals, and presentations to management and internal and external partners.
• Track and optimize the defined critical metrics from the service contract throughout the project (reliability, availability, safety, etc.).
• Monitor the delivery of maintenance services and take appropriate actions to preserve contract performance. Verify that service-specific requirements are contained in the contracts with suppliers.

Benefits

• Freedom and healthy work-life balance- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits - starting Day 1.
• We believe that each member of our team is accountable for making decisions, solving problems, and taking actions that contribute to long-term impact and financial success.
• We do the right thing. We stand for green innovations and meaningful solutions with impact on customers, ecosystem partners, society, and environment.
• We are frontrunners in digitalization and building platforms. Therefore, we are hiring ambitious forward-thinkers who want to have a real impact.
• Solve the world's most significant problems - Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning. We operate daily with a growth mindset - that's why Siemens consistently ranks on the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list!
• Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees