Bid Manager - Grid Systems Integration
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About the Role
GE Vernova seeks a Bid Manager to lead tendering for Grid Solutions projects in the MEA region. The role involves managing the full bid lifecycle for HV substations and brownfield projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality proposals.
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Responsibilities
- Lead preparation and submission of technical and commercial proposals in line with customer requirements and bid strategy
- Prepare prequalification documents, tender submissions, cost estimates, bill of quantities, and execution plans
- Coordinate with cross functional teams including Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Sourcing, and Finance
- Lead site visits to support technical solution development
- Manage information flow between internal teams, suppliers, partners, and customers
- Organize and lead bid risk assessments and develop mitigation plans
- Work with sourcing and supply teams to optimize cost competitiveness and project cash flow
- Support customer discussions and negotiations during tendering and contract finalization
- Drive technical and commercial proposal activities for AIS/GIS renovation, modernization, and extension projects
- Ensure proposals comply with customer specifications and internal governance
- Identify opportunities to strengthen proposal competitiveness
- Support continuous improvement through bid reviews and win/loss analysis
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of experience in bid management/sales and/or project management on HV Substations and brownfield projects within UAE
- Experience in HV solutions, Grid Solutions sales, and bid management processes across MEA region
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English
- Demonstrated success in managing time sensitive bid processes with high accuracy and quality
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Job Description Summary
- Seeking an experienced and commercially driven Bid Manager to lead tendering for Grid Solutions projects across Gulf, Pakistan, Iraq, and Turkiye.
- Responsible for managing full bid lifecycle from opportunity assessment to contract award and handover.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead preparation and submission of technical and commercial proposals.
- Prepare prequalification documents, tender submissions, cost estimates, etc.
- Coordinate with cross functional teams.
- Lead site visits.
- Manage information flow.
- Organize bid risk assessments.
- Work with sourcing to optimize cost.
- Support customer negotiations.
- Drive proposals for AIS/GIS projects.
- Ensure compliance with specifications and governance.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen competitiveness.
- Support continuous improvement through bid reviews.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in bid management/sales and/or project management on HV Substations and brownfield projects within UAE.
- Experience in HV solutions, Grid Solutions sales, and bid management across MEA region.
- Strong communication skills in English.
- Demonstrated success in managing time sensitive bid processes.
Desired Characteristics
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Experience in customer engagement at technical and commercial levels.
- Expertise in tender management, cost estimation, and bidding procedures.
- Strong knowledge of Grid Solutions business and products.
- Ability to work in international and matrix organization.
- Team oriented, adaptable, resilient.
- Other languages appreciated.
Additional Information
- Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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