Head of Bid & Proposals for CSE Region (Central & South Europe) - HVDC
"As Head of Bid & Proposals for Central & South Europe you will be an important member in a committed team of people with great experience and competence in several areas within HVDC. In our multi-cultural organization, built on team spirit and cooperation, you will have a great deal of responsibility in managing and leading people which will help you to develop both professionally and personally." - Samira Abbasinejad, Global Head of Bid & Proposals HVDC
You will be part of the global product group HVDC within the business unit Grid Integration in Hitachi Energy. The HVDC technology has been on the market for the past 70 years and is used to transmit power over long distances with minimal losses, using overhead lines, underground and submarine cable systems. Please find out more about our world leading technology at HVDC (hitachienergy.com).
How you'll make an impact:
- You will manage a team of highly skilled Bid & Proposals Managers located in Sweden and Germany, who lead large multifunctional tender teams.
- You will be part of the Bid & Proposal Management team where, among others, the market situation, resources and HVDC tenders on a global scale will be regularly discussed and planned for.
- Together with the Bid& Proposal Management team, you will craft the Bid& Proposal's overall strategy in line with the HVDC Strategy and assure it is communicated to your team, implemented and fulfilled.
- Our projects have extensive international coverage, which means that you and your team will have frequent contacts with colleagues, external partners as well as clients across Europe.
- You will be working closely with the business unit Grid Integration's regional Sales Managers in Europe to support your team in implementing the agreed Sales strategy and will be actively involved in strategical decisions made in each tender.
- Through different review cycles, you will be responsible to make sure the HVDC Tender Process is followed by your personnel in each tender, and the overall tender quality is assured.
Your background:
- Experience of managing people preferably in international environments.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to lead a group of HVDC Bid& Proposal managers in a highly professional and international environment.
- It is a merit to have experience of project/and or tender management of complex large-scale projects and large-scale system sales and tendering.
- You are used to handle many tasks simultaneously and to work structured and methodically.
- You are communicative and outgoing, especially since the position entails interaction with a wide variety of stakeholders, both internal and external across all organizational levels.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is required. Knowing Swedish language is a merit.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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