Create a better tomorrow with us. We are looking for a Proposal Manager for the Electrification & Automation Business Unit (Products business). Siemens is a focused technology company, groundbreaking intelligent solutions that transform the every day in manufacturing, grids, buildings, and transportation. Our technology addresses real problems that affect the future of humanity. Do you have the courage to think beyond the possible? Do you want to be empowered to build solutions that have an impact on daily life? Siemens is your place to thrive. At Siemens, you will find the trust and freedom to excel. Let’s grow together, to improve how people live, work, make and move. Because creating a world that we are proud to hand to the next generation is more than a job – it’s the opportunity of a lifetime. Talk to us about the growth journey you’d like to take, move to Siemens to learn and to build a better real and digital future. Your Challenge The candidate will be hired in Milan. She / He will report to the Head of Proposals, and she / he will be responsible for the whole bid phase, focusing on technical and economical stage, ensuring that products and systems offer is prepared on time and according to the Customer and Company’s requirements: Build project designs and develop the best configuration according to customer requirement using specific project engineering software tools and costing; Ability to manage all the customer requirements and work closely with the sales department during Technical and Commercial negotiations; Bid and Proposal activities related to customer’s requests for quotation in the assigned geographical area in coordination with sales team Prepare final proposal for submittal to customer, including any documentation such as technical data sheets, bids forms, commercial forms, legal forms, bid bonds, etc. Standardization of validated concept and solutions to replicate them as function packages Collaborate with colleagues of Business Unit to share market data updates registering bid results in Offers & Orders database. Compile statistics on bid performance, hit rate and market penetration. Prepare reports on proposals as required. Build relationships and cooperate with factories for strategic projects and influence the main Partners; What you need to bring with you You should already have significant operational technical experience in electrical business with focus on configuration of medium switchgear with: Ability to anticipate and understand customers’ needs, be adaptable and keep commitments; Attention to detail with good focus on time and task management in order to handle many orders and tasks in parallel. Knowledge of MV distribution network; competences in LV switchgear, busduct and MV/LV transformers are welcome; General knowledge of AutoCAD and educational background in electrical subjects; Availability for business trips on national level, and sometimes also international Good knowledge of English and Italian, both written and spoken; Effective collaboration in networks across businesses and functions Always strive to develop technology and ethical guardrails in parallel Be a role model for openness and inclusiveness as a non-negotiable cultural element Eligibility to work in Italy What can we further offer? An inclusive and flexible way of working, with caring for everyone's personal well-being; Flexible Welfare programs and health insurance can be extended to your family; Activities’ organization guided by performance, where the achievement of objectives and the ambitious spirits are recognized; Opportunities for continuous/individual learning journeys so that you never stop growing and keep on learning; Value driven culture: trustful, respectful, open, honest, empowering; Competitive package with regional specific benefits; Professional and extraprofessional accident insurance; Free on-site lunch options; Personal Computer and Smartphone. Pioneering tools for remote working and your personal growth. Inclusion is our ambition! Siemens is an equal opportunity employer, offering a safe and inclusive work environment, based on mutual respect and the appreciation of diversity, guaranteeing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates to realize their full potential. Address us the desired working conditions/ environment that will lift your efficiency. Typically, this kind of position is full-time, however please feel free to tell us if a more flexible arrangement would better enable you to take up this opportunity! We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Contacts For further information or questions, you can contact: Siemens Spa, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Via Vipiteno, n.4 Milan (Italy). For more details about Siemens Italia please go to: www.siemens.it Our recruiting team is looking forward to getting to know you! Organization: Smart Infrastructure Company: Siemens S.p.A. Experience Level: Experienced Professional Job Type: Full-time